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Intro to Shime Daiko
Lesson 1 – Basic Terminology
Kenny Endo
Kenny Endo goes over the basic terminology for the shime daiko.
Lion Chant
Lesson 1 – Yatai
Shoji Kameda
In this first lesson in the Lion Chant series, instructor Shoji Kameda gives an overview of...
Stage Presence and Transitions
Lesson 1 – Walking
Kaoru Watanabe
In this lesson Kaoru demonstrates his approach to walking on stage and with an instrument.
Wa no Ichi
Lesson 1: Renda Method
Kaoly Asano
Kaoly introduces the concept of Renda (continuous hits that link together). She also shows us how...
Katsugi Basics: Finding Your Own Groove
Lesson 1 – Welcome and Taiko Preparation
Eri Uchida
Eri introduces her course and talks about bachi, tying the katsugi strap, and placing the taiko...
kaDON Bayashi
Lesson 2 – Shinobue Melody A
Kaoru Watanabe
In this lesson, Kaoru teaches the melody A part for Shinobue.
Omiyage
Lesson 2 – Yama Movement
Shoji Kameda
In this lesson Shoji demonstrates the 'Yama' movement which is one of the core elements of...
Exploring Katsugi
Lesson 2 – Roping, Tightening and Maintenance
Leonard Eto
In this lesson, Leonard walks you through choosing the correct sides for the skin, how to...
Fue Fundamentals 2
Lesson 3 – Scale Exercise Variations
Kaoru Watanabe
In this lesson Kaoru demonstrates different variations of the scale exercise and gives us tools to...
Introduction to Yoko Uchi
Lesson 3 – Hachijo Rhythms
Shogo Yoshii
What was taught in Lessons 1 and 2 are put into action by using the phrases...
Taiko Fundamentals
Lesson 3: Working with a Metronome
Kaoru Watanabe
In this lesson Kaoru leads us through working with a metronome and being able to play...
Beta Basics
Lesson 4 – The Five Point Stroke
Shoji Kameda
Shoji breaks down the movement of hitting the taiko into five points.
Taiko Set
Lesson 4 – Triplet Combination
Kenny Endo
In this lesson Kenny demonstrates different alternating triplet combinations that are useful for playing taiko set.
Intermediate Shime
Lesson 4 – Hogaku Techniques
Kenny Endo
In this lesson Kenny demonstrates various patterns and techniques used in hogaku that are useful on...
Odaiko Basics
Lesson 5 – Ji Patterns
Kenny Endo
In this lesson Kenny Endo introduces five ji patterns for the odaiko.
Naname Basics
Lesson 5 – su DON su DON DON
Shoji Kameda
In this lesson Shoji uses su DON phrases to start exploring the different ways we can...
Chappa Basics
Lesson 5 – Buzz Sounds
Shoji Kameda
In this lesson Shoji introduces the three different buzz sounds found on the chappa and introduces...
Fue Fundamentals
Lesson 6 – Breathing
Kaoru Watanabe
Kaoru teaches several breathing exercises and expands on the Long Tone Exercises introduced in Lesson 5.
Ready, Set, kaDON!
Lesson 7 – Chu2 Arrangement Part 1
Shoji Kameda
In this lesson Shoji teaches the first half of the arrangement for the Chu2 part.
Yoko Uchi Soloing
Lesson 8 – Moving From the Core
Kaoru Watanabe
In this lesson Kaoru focuses on rotating from the core and making sure the movement is...
Composition Basics
Kaoru Watanabe
In this bonus video, Shoji and Kaoru discuss Kaoru’s development as an artist and his journey...
Omiyage
Lesson 13 – Full Performance of 2nd Movement
Shoji Kameda
In this lesson Shoji demonstrates the arrangement of the 2nd Movement of Omiyage.
Bachi Explained
Shoji Kameda
Everything you ever wanted to know about taiko bachi in one video!