Taiko Set

Lesson 1 – Introduction

In this lesson Kenny demonstrates how he sets up his taiko, his influences and the type of bachi he uses...

Lesson 2 – 16th Note and Triplet Exercise

In this lesson Kenny talks about the grip he uses and demonstrates the 16th Note and Triplet Exercise.

Lesson 3 – Double Stroke Combinations

In this lesson Kenny demonstrates different double stroke combinations that will help build dexterity and serve as building blocks for...

Lesson 4 – Triplet Combination

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

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Lesson 5 – Paradiddles

In this lesson Kenny demonstrates how he uses paradiddles in his taiko set playing.

Lesson 6 – Simple Backbeat

In this lesson Kenny demonstrates a simple backbeat pattern for taiko set.

Lesson 7 – Spirit of Rice Groove

In this lesson Kenny demonstrates a funk pattern called the Spirit of Rice groove.

Lesson 8 – Dennis Chambers Groove

In this lesson Kenny demonstrates how you can listen to other great drummers and incorporate their ideas with taiko.

Lesson 9 – Samba Patterns

In this lesson Kenny demonstrates how he has adapted some Samba influenced patterns into his taiko set playing.

Lesson 10 – All Patterns

In this lesson, Kenny puts all the rhythms together as a demonstration of how to move between rhythms seamlessly. While...