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Intro to Shime Daiko

Lesson 1 – Basic Terminology
Kenny Endo

Kenny Endo goes over the basic terminology for the shime daiko.

Lion Chant

Lesson 1 – Yatai
Shoji Kameda

In this first lesson in the Lion Chant series, instructor Shoji Kameda gives an overview of...

Stage Presence and Transitions

Lesson 1 – Walking
Kaoru Watanabe

In this lesson Kaoru demonstrates his approach to walking on stage and with an instrument.

Wa no Ichi

Lesson 1: Renda Method
Kaoly Asano

Kaoly introduces the concept of Renda (continuous hits that link together). She also shows us how...

kaDON Bayashi

Lesson 2 – Shinobue Melody A
Kaoru Watanabe

In this lesson, Kaoru teaches the melody A part for Shinobue.

Omiyage

Lesson 2 – Yama Movement
Shoji Kameda

In this lesson Shoji demonstrates the 'Yama' movement which is one of the core elements of...

Exploring Katsugi

Lesson 2 – Roping, Tightening and Maintenance
Leonard Eto

In this lesson, Leonard walks you through choosing the correct sides for the skin, how to...

Fue Fundamentals 2

Lesson 3 – Scale Exercise Variations
Kaoru Watanabe

In this lesson Kaoru demonstrates different variations of the scale exercise and gives us tools to...

Introduction to Yoko Uchi

Lesson 3 – Hachijo Rhythms
Shogo Yoshii

What was taught in Lessons 1 and 2 are put into action by using the phrases...

Taiko Fundamentals

Lesson 3: Working with a Metronome
Kaoru Watanabe

In this lesson Kaoru leads us through working with a metronome and being able to play...

Beta Basics

Lesson 4 – The Five Point Stroke
Shoji Kameda

Shoji breaks down the movement of hitting the taiko into five points.

Taiko Set

Lesson 4 – Triplet Combination
Kenny Endo

In this lesson Kenny demonstrates different alternating triplet combinations that are useful for playing taiko set.

Intermediate Shime

Lesson 4 – Hogaku Techniques
Kenny Endo

In this lesson Kenny demonstrates various patterns and techniques used in hogaku that are useful on...

Odaiko Basics

Lesson 5 – Ji Patterns
Kenny Endo

In this lesson Kenny Endo introduces five ji patterns for the odaiko.

Naname Basics

Lesson 5 – su DON su DON DON
Shoji Kameda

In this lesson Shoji uses su DON phrases to start exploring the different ways we can...

Chappa Basics

Lesson 5 – Buzz Sounds
Shoji Kameda

In this lesson Shoji introduces the three different buzz sounds found on the chappa and introduces...

Fue Fundamentals

Lesson 6 – Breathing
Kaoru Watanabe

Kaoru teaches several breathing exercises and expands on the Long Tone Exercises introduced in Lesson 5.

Ready, Set, kaDON!

Lesson 7 – Chu2 Arrangement Part 1
Shoji Kameda

In this lesson Shoji teaches the first half of the arrangement for the Chu2 part.

Yoko Uchi Soloing

Lesson 8 – Moving From the Core
Kaoru Watanabe

In this lesson Kaoru focuses on rotating from the core and making sure the movement is...

Composition Basics

Kaoru Watanabe

In this bonus video, Shoji and Kaoru discuss Kaoru’s development as an artist and his journey...

Omiyage

Lesson 13 – Full Performance of 2nd Movement
Shoji Kameda

In this lesson Shoji demonstrates the arrangement of the 2nd Movement of Omiyage.

Bachi Explained

Shoji Kameda

Everything you ever wanted to know about taiko bachi in one video!