3 Approaches for 2 Taiko

With Shoji Kameda

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This in depth course dives into three different sticking approaches for two taiko. Each approach has a key skill to master with many drills that help us develop this skill bit by bit. By the end of the course students will be able to create almost limitless possibilities from simple patterns by using these three approaches in different combinations.

Course Lessons

Lesson 1: Serial

In this lesson Shoji teaches the 3/3/2 pattern and introduces the key skill used for the serial approach.

Lesson 2: Primary and Secondary

In this lesson Shoji introduces the primary and secondary concept and demonstrates how to use the serial approach on these...

Lesson 3: TeKe Don Don

In this lesson Shoji introduces the TeKe Don Don phrase and we develop several variations using the primary and secondary...

Lesson 4: Linear

In this lesson Shoji introduces the linear approach and the key skill that we will need to practice.

Lesson 5: Linear Part II

In this lesson Shoji demonstrates the RRL sticking for the linear approach and we develop more exercises based on these...

Lesson 6: Linear Part III

In this lesson Shoji introduces the final RLR sticking for the linear approach.

Lesson 7: Concluding Linear

In this lesson Shoji introduces the concept of using the linear approach to play muted tones which unlocks more interesting...

Lesson 8: Parallel

In this lesson Shoji introduces the parallel approach and the key skill we will need to practice to master this...

Lesson 9: Parallel Part II

In this lesson Shoji takes the parallel concept to the next step by riding on the KA sound which allows...

Lesson 10: Combining Approaches

In this lesson Shoji introduces several exercises that help us practice moving from one approach to another. This will allow...