What is Taiko Focuses on nature respect amp 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 ID: 271425
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Japanese Taiko DrummingSlide2
What is Taiko?
Focuses on nature, respect & ensemble workThe 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)Slide3
Rei (respect) Traditions
Shoes are removed.
Teacher is referred to as “sensei”Slide4
Terms to Know
Sensei: teacher or master
Uchite
: a
taiko
drummer
Kumi
Daiko
: teamworkKiai: energyKata: form, or stance; posture to playMa: space (a rest)Ji-Uchi: the steady beatSlide5
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 skinSlide6
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, communicationSlide7
Warm Up Rudiments
Sensei: “Kata
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uchite
echo)
Sensei: “
Eech
, Nee,
Sahn
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Sensei: “
Solay
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Uchite
: “Hi”Slide8
Taiko Theme
Don Don DonKara ka-ka
Don Do
Ko
Don
Kara ka-ka
Su-Do
Ko
Don
Kara ka-ka