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Japanese Taiko Drumming

Japanese Taiko Drumming. What is Taiko?. Focuses on nature, respect & ensemble work The word taiko translates to drum It has been around for over 1400 years Influenced by Asian martial arts In ancient times it was used for battle, prayer, and matsuri (festivals).

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Japanese Taiko Drumming

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  1. Japanese Taiko Drumming

  2. What is Taiko? • Focuses on nature, respect & ensemble work • The word taiko translates to drum • It has been around for over 1400 years • Influenced by Asian martial arts • In ancient times it was used for battle, prayer, and matsuri (festivals)

  3. Rei (respect) Traditions • Shoes are removed. • Teacher is referred to as “sensei”

  4. Terms to Know • Sensei: teacher or master • Uchite: a taiko drummer • KumiDaiko: teamwork • Kiai: energy • Kata: form, or stance; posture to play • Ma: space (a rest) • Ji-Uchi: the steady beat

  5. Parts of a Taiko Drum • Bachi: dowels, or sticks, used to play • Ko: the body of the drum • Hara: center of the skin (bass) • Fuchi: outside of the skin (tone) • Kawa: the skin

  6. What does it take to be a taiko drummer? • Karada: strength of body, power, stamina • Kokoro: strength of mind and spirit • Waza: musical skills • Rei: respect, communication

  7. Warm Up Rudiments • Sensei: “Kata” (uchite echo) • Sensei: “Eech, Nee, Sahn” Uchite: “Hi” • xxxxxxx Hi xxxxx Hi xxx Hi x Hi x Hi xxx Hi xxxxx Hi xxxxxxx Hi • Sensei: “Solay” Uchite: “Hi”

  8. Taiko Theme Don Don Don Kara ka-ka Don Do Ko Don Kara ka-ka Su-Do Ko Don Kara ka-ka

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