Yataibayashi

With Kaoru Watanabe

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In this course, instructor Kaoru Watanabe teaches the history and techniques of Yataibayashi.

Featured Instruments:

Bachi:

Course Resources include:

  • Yataibayashi Tamaire Kuchishoga PDF
  • Bukkiri PDF
  • Yataibayashi (kuchishouga) PDF

Course Resources

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Course Lessons

Lesson 1 – Traditional and Contemporary Background

Kaoru teaches the traditional and contemporary background of Yatabayashi, giving the history and cultural importance of the Chichibu night festival...

Lesson 2 – Ji Uchi

Kaoru teaches the Ji basics for Yataibayashi and is joined by Fumi Tanakadate for the Sage Age section.

Lesson 3 – Rhythmic Components

In this lesson, Kaoru breaks down and covers the kuchishouga for the 6 basic rhythmic components of the piece and...

Lesson 4 – Mijikai Te

In this lesson, Kaoru teaches the Mijikai Te pattern with Kuchishoga.

Lesson 5 – Nagai Te

In this lesson, Kaoru teaches the Nagai Te pattern with kuchishoga.

Lesson 6 – Body Position

In this lesson, Kaoru teaches the correct body position for Yataibayashi, including how to sit at the chu-daiko, finding the...

Lesson 7 – Tamaire

In this lesson, Kaoru introduces Tamaire kuchishoga and hitting technique, and then demonstrates with Fumi.

Lesson 8 – Transition Choreography

In this lesson, Kaoru teaches how to move between the patterns, specific arm movements, and the bukkiri ending. 

Lesson 9 – Fue and Kane

In this lesson, Kaoru teaches the Fue and Kane parts for Yataibayashi.

Lesson 10 – Refining Your Form and Performance

In this lesson, Kaoru teaches how to refine your form, including tips on spine movement and common problems. He and...