Seattle taiko drumming

Registration Open. Click here to register! We will also take a closer look at body alignment and how all these elements combined improve not only hitting technique but sound quality. This simple yet dynamic set of patterns was brought to us by Joe Small who has studied and pursued Taiko in a variety of locations in Japan and the United States.

We recommend registrants to have participated in a Beginner Level 1 class. January 5th, Sun, 12pm to pm January 12th, Sun, 12pm to pm January 19th, Sun, 12pm to pm January 26th, Sun, 12pm to pm. New February Intermediate 4-class series will focus on slant-stand naname-dai style drumming. Participants will take the elements of rhythm, movement and spirit taught in the Beginning Class and apply them to Utsu Hachijo , a challenging piece we learned from famous Japanese group Ondekoza.

It is the most distant of these islands and was once used as a place of exile. Some say the driving rhythm and flashy arm movements of this style was influenced by the sword-play of exiled samurai warriors practicing on the beach.

In order to register, participants must have completed one of the Drummer Beginner Classes OR have other prior taiko experience OR get permission from the instructor. He recalls, "I jumped at the chance and fell in love with it. Amongst his many other activities associated with taiko , in Stan was recruited by a group of parents to lead Kaze Daiko, a taiko ensemble for youths in Seattle. The taiko groups are a source of pride among the Japanese American community, and offer a sharing of culture through the recent popularization and acceptance of "world music.

The title springs from their fifteenth anniversary concert, entitled Yakamashii , a phrase reprimanding children for being loud or unruly. The concert was subtitled Quiet No More , expressing the theme of taiko as a liberation for formerly self-censored Japanese Americans. The lessons will focus to learn all basics things which necessary for your Taiko skill and aiming to be the performer of community group of The School of TAIKO. This is for the person who have finished "Introductory 1" and "Introductory 2" in these few years.

Beginner 1 class is held for aiming to get one complete song with Beta Style put drums on the stand straightly for stage performance as Student Community performer. All levels classes are always offered to continue refining the skills of Taiko drumming. While gradually challenging difficult songs, you will feel that you are upgrading! This class is for the person who have finished Beginner 1 completely. Make strong foundation and stretch the skills of ensemble drumming with several forms, styles and Technics.

In this level, you will learn "Side Hitting Style" and other songs. At this level, you will learn traditional Japanese movements while learning songs to learn more accurate rhythms and movements. Main Instructor : Ringtaro Tateishi.

This is for the person who have finished Beginner 1 and 2 classes completely. The songs, rhythm, movement, style are more variously and try to keep good base sounds in any cases for focusing good ensemble with others.