Kohed’egyo (Ko-he-jye-go)
A Kohed'egyo is a national krekkonian instrument made from Waw crystal that sounds like a melodic note echoing through a canyon.
The instrument is circular, vaguely bulbous in shape, just large enough to sit comfortably on the knees. The crystal is hollowed out through a series of holes in the top and a large hole in the bottom. The average Kohed'egyo has rought, defined natural edges along the side of the upper slope, slowly smoothing out into a softer survace of polished crystal near the peak. This change is where note quality, pitch, and durration come from and is uinique to each instrument and it's player.
Each and every Kohed'egyo is made directly for it's musician, and any professional Kohed will have a a direct and magor role in the creation of their instrument from start to finish. This creates a relationship with the instrument and a vital level of understanding of it's crystal.
Type of Music
A Kohde'egyo has a uniqu sound, almost like wind whistling through rocks in a endless howl or the gentle hum of machinery at work. there is a distinct otherness to its quality that most other instruments lack. For one, the sound slowly builds over time, gaining volume with each additional and prolonged note added to the fray. The sound is deep and round, not piercing like a flute might be. It resembles a drum if a drum had prolongued notes.How It Is Made
Process
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How to play it
The instrument is placed either on the ground in front of the Kohed or on their knees. The large hole is placed on the bottom, pulled away formt he ground slightly to allow excess vibrations a place to leave undisturbed. It is important the instrument and muscition not move till finished, or the song may change. Once situated and ready, the Kohed begins. notes are created by tapping, stroking, and brushing the different ridges and surfaces surrounding the 16 little holes embedded in the top. Every quality of the touch impacts the resulting note. Pressure affects volume, brevity: length, gentility, note quality. even air pressure can affect the note if the instrument is sensitive enough. the notes can and should layer over top of one another as played, allowing a haunting, blended sound that resounds fully.Cultural significance
history
WIP
Item type
Musical Instrument
Manufacturer
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Rarity
Common in Krekkonian cities, uncommon in the south west. In the north west and on the islands, the instrument is rare but not unheard of. It has not made it's way over to the east yet.
Weight
10 lb
Dimensions
1.5 ft diameter
Base Price
120gp
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