The Koma ist the bridge, which sits between the Dou (Body) and the Strings of the Shamisen.
The Koma ist the bridge, which sits between the Dou (Body) and the Strings of the Shamisen. Different materials on the top and woods produce their own sound.
Bone produces a brighter sound, Bekkou a warmer one.
Lower Komas can be played easier, but produce a tone slighlty more quiet. Higher ones are harder to play, but louder.
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