In this course Shogo delves into his approach to shinobue from breath technique and posture to ‘Uchiyubi’ and ‘Korogashi’. In the final lesson Shogo demonstrates his approach to timbre and ‘Neiro’ and gives a fantastic demonstration of the expressive qualities … Continued
‘Danran’ means ‘something circular’, as well as ‘gathering happily with people close to you.’ Taiko has a circular hitting surface, and this song comes from the wish to gather around it and have fun playing with the people we love. … Continued
Taiko is a simple instrument, but your intention is important. In this three-part drill course, Hibikus instructor Tsuyoshi Maeda explains four basic ways to implement kuchi shoga and bachi stroke. You can deepen your perception of the rhythm and the … Continued
Join kaDON instructor Kaoly Asano for “Wa no Ichi”. The piece is a great way to begin learning Kaoly’s groove style, where energy is driven by the tanden and movements. The course will also have opportunities to use your voice when learning patterns such as the Sun and Moon Phrase. These phrases, though different, are meant to play in harmony with each other; thus, this piece is also a helpful way to train yourself and your team to listen to surrounding parts and develop a stronger ability to play together.
Adding a metronome to your practice routine is always useful. In this drill series, Hibikus instructor Masaru Tsuji introduces an advanced method using the metronome on the up beats to sharpen your sense of timing. Keep the kuchishoga going throughout and gradually … Continued
Hibikus instructor, Reach Yamauchi, introduces various phrases to train your non-dominant hand as well as your sense of timing. Always practice both ways – right-handed and left-handed, to develop a balanced muscle memory. Part 3 gets quite challenging but keep … Continued
Formerly of the renowned Kodo, and one of its founding members, Katsuji Kondo presents three drills from his beautiful Ongakudo in Nagano, Japan. The goals of these drills are to improve your left hand-right hand coordination and control, to master … Continued
The founder of taiko project -indra-, Yuu Ishizuka is joined by members Yuhei Motoyama and Leon Toriyama to bring you the traditional Naname style of Tokyo. With “elegantly beautiful” always at the core of their style, they will go over … Continued
Hibikus instructor, Masaya Koike, introduces fun patterns geared towards youth and beginner taiko players. These patterns can be rearranged freely to make up your own piece.
Hibikus instructor, Kenichi Koizumi, introduces three drills that can be practiced at home. While it is hard to play an actual taiko at home, there are many creative ways we can practice at home to aid you for when you … Continued