Worldwide Matsuri

Worldwide Matsuri is a great piece for beginning to intermediate level players. The piece focuses on learning to play with another person and developing a good sense of connection with your fellow players. Link to notation: https://tinyurl.com/worldwide-matsuri-doc

Featured Instruments:

Bachi:

Course Resources Include:

Worldwide Matsuri Course MP3

Course Resources

Course Lessons

Lesson 1 – Pattern A

In this lesson Shoji teaches the A Pattern and explains the inspiration for Worldwide Matsuri.

Lesson 2 – B Patterns

In this lesson Shoji teaches the B Patterns and along with the Shime/Hira parts that accompany them.

Lesson 3 – Section C

In this lesson Shoji teaches the C section which features movements away from and toward the drum.

Lesson 4 – Solo Section

In this lesson we learn the Solo Section. Shoji explains the thinking behind the solo sections and takes us through...

Lesson 5 – A/C Section

In this lesson we get into the A/C sections which combines the C section and A patterns.

Lesson 6 – Full Structure and Performance Arrangement

In this lesson the full structure of the piece is demonstrated.

Lesson 7 – Things to Think About

In this lesson Shoji goes over finer technique point and things to think about when playing Worldwide Matsuri.

Lesson 8 – Narimono

In this lesson Shoji talks about and demonstrates how we can use various Narimono espcially the Atarigane in this piece...