Omiyage

With Shoji Kameda

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Omiyage is one of the most popular taiko compositions in North America. The dynamic movements and rhythms of Omiyage make it a lot of fun to learn and perform. In this extended course we’ll learn the entire composition and spend in depth time on the core rhythmic and movement concepts of the piece. This course assumes no prior knowledge of Omiyage and also contains many insights that will be useful for experienced Omiyage players.

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Course Resources Include:

  • Omiyage Chudaiko 2nd Movement XLSX
  • Omiyage kaDON Course Lesson Resources XLSX
  • Omiyage Odaiko 1st Movement_ The Calling XLSX
  • Omiyage Practice 2nd Movement MP3
  • Omiyage Practice Full Arrangement MP3
  • Omiyage Shime_Okedo 1st Movement_ The Calling XLSX
  • Omiyage Shime_Okedo 2nd Movement XLSX

Course Lessons

Lesson 1 – Primary Ji

In this lesson Shoji gives an introduction to ‘Omiyage’ and demonstrates the Primary and Secondary Ji Patterns.

Lesson 2 – Yama Movement

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

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Lesson 3 – A Extended Phrase

In this lesson Shoji demonstrates how to use the 'Yama' and 'Circle' movements to make our first phrase.

Lesson 4 – A Extended with Primary Ji

In this lesson Shoji demonstrates how the A Extended phrase fits with the primary ji.

Lesson 5 – A Phrase

In this lesson we add to our movement vocabulary and work on a the A phrase.

Lesson 6 – Solo Tag and Solo Form

In this lesson Shoji demonstrates the Solo Tag and Form.

Lesson 7 – B Phrase

In this lesson Shoji demonstrates the movement concepts of the B phrase.

Lesson 8 – B Phrase Shime/Okedo Part

In this lesson Shoji explains how the shime/okedo part fits in with the B phrase.

Lesson 9 – Shime Call, Build and Wave

In this lesson Shoji demonstrates the Shime Call, Build and Wave sections.

Lesson 10 – AX4 and Ending

In this lesson Shoji demonstrates the ending of Omiyage.

Lesson 11 – Chudaiko Ji

In this lesson Shoji demonstrate the Chudaiko Ji section.

Lesson 12 – Chant

In this lesson Shoji demonstrates the E-YASA chant and talks about the meaning of the and purpose of the chant...

Lesson 13 – Full Performance of 2nd Movement

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

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Lesson 14 – 1st Movement – The Calling

In this lesson Shoji teaches the Calling, the 1st movement of Omiyage.

Lesson 15 – The Calling Part 2

In this lesson Shoji continues the demonstration of the Calling section.

Lesson 16 – Bachi Control

In this lesson Shoji demonstrates the finer points of bachi control that lead to the twirls and other visual flourishes...