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Whether you're a taiko beginner or looking to improve your taiko and/or fue skills, there's a course for everyone at kaDON!
We’re so excited to bring you world-class taiko instruction here at kaDON. If you have any questions now or throughout your journey with kaDON, please don’t hesitate to send us an email. We’re here to help you learn and grow as a taiko/fue player! All comments and questions are welcomed.
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Release
Diana Wu
In this course, Diana Wu will teach her original composition “Release.” Written in 2008, the name of the piece represents what taiko is for...
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Mozamjam
Martin and Shonagh
In this course, Martin and Shonagh will introduce you to the infectious and diverse rhythms of Mozamjam, an original Tsuchigumo Daiko composition influenced by...
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Intro to Shamisen
Sumie Kaneko
Get an introduction to shamisen with Sumie Kaneko. In this course Sumie teaches us the basics of how to put together a shamisen, how...
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Katsugi Basics: Finding Your Own Groove
Eri Uchida
Eri Uchida shares a synergistic natural approach to katsugi okedo basics (taiko that is slung and carried by the player). Students will learn how...
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3 Approaches for 2 Taiko
Shoji Kameda
This in depth course dives into three different sticking approaches for two taiko. Each approach has a key skill to master with many drills...
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Three Drills with Kunihiro Kawahara
Kunihiro Kawahara
[三つ打ちの基本] In these drills, Hibikus instructor Kunihiro Kawahara introduces the basics of mitsuuchi: the "sound,” "how to strike" and "how to practice." Mitsuuchi, or...
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Irozome
Maya Minowa
This song is inspired by Japan’s festival music (matsuri bayashi), and incorporates rhythms that remind Maya of the joyful and pleasant feelings as well...
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Composition Basics
Kaoru Watanabe
In this course Kaoru Watanabe teaches the basics of composing for taiko and fue.
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Uteya-Hayaseya
Tsuyoshi Maeda
“Uteya-Hayaseya” is a composition by Tsuyoshi Maeda based on the lively syncopated rhythm. In this course, Tsuyoshi will teach you the piece focusing on...
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Mitsuuchi Renshukyoku
Kunihiro Kawahara
Kunihiro Kawahara teaches the Mitsuuchi practice piece composed by Toshiaki Nomoto, director of Hiryu Hachiman Taiko in Fukuoka, Japan. Mitsuuchi, or horse beat, is...
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Three Drills with Maya Minowa
Maya Minowa
In these drills, Hibikus' instructor Maya Minowa teaches three ways that you can practice at home. The focus here is “how to play efficiently”....
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Three Drills with Amanojaku
Amanojaku
Amanojaku leader, Yoichi Watanabe, presents a series of practice drills by introducing sections from Amanojaku’s signature pieces “Tasuki,” “Bujin” and “Matsuri de Wasshoi!” He...
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Shogo's Approach to Fue
Shogo Yoshii
In this course Shogo delves into his approach to shinobue from breath technique and posture to ‘Uchiyubi’ and ‘Korogashi’. In the final lesson Shogo...
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Danran
Kenichi Koizumi
'Danran' means 'something circular', as well as 'gathering happily with people close to you.' Taiko has a circular hitting surface, and this song comes...
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Three Drills with Tsuyoshi Maeda
Tsuyoshi Maeda
Taiko is a simple instrument but each strike must involve deliberate movement of your bodyto make a good sound. In these drills, Hibikus instructor...
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Wa no Ichi
Kaoly Asano
“Wa no Ichi” is an open source piece by Kaoly Asano. The piece is a great way to begin learning Kaoly’s groove style, where...
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Three Drills with Masaru Tsuji
Masaru Tsuji
Adding a metronome to your practice routine is always useful. In this drill series, Hibikus instructor Masaru Tsuji introduces an advanced method using the...
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Three Drills with Reach Yamauchi
Reach Yamauchi
Hibikus instructor, Reach Yamauchi, introduces various phrases to train your non-dominant hand as well as your sense of timing. Always practice both ways –...
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Three Drills with Katsuji Kondo
Katsuji Kondo
Formerly of the renowned Kodo, and one of its founding members, Katsuji Kondo presents three drills from his beautiful Ongakudo in Nagano, Japan. The...
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Three Drills with indra
indra
The founder of taiko project -indra-, Yuu Ishizuka is joined by members Yuhei Motoyama and Leon Toriyama to bring you the traditional Naname style...
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Three Drills with Masaya Koike
Masaya Koike
Hibikus instructor, Masaya Koike, introduces fun patterns geared towards youth and beginner taiko players. These patterns can be rearranged freely to make up your...
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Three Drills with Kenichi Koizumi
Kenichi Koizumi
Hibikus instructor, Kenichi Koizumi, introduces three drills that can be practiced at home. While it is hard to play an actual taiko at home,...
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Ji Patterns and Improvisation
Kenny Endo
In this course Kenny emphasizes the importance of playing a strong ji and teaches several drills and exercises we can use to improve our...
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Yataibayashi
Kaoru Watanabe
In this course, instructor Kaoru Watanabe teaches the history and techniques of Yataibayashi. Featured Instruments: Sanchogakke Rope Shime Daiko Bachi: Chichibu Yatai Shime Bachi...
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Tottemo Yoi
PJ Hirabayashi
In this course PJ teaches Tottemo Yoi; a fun beginning level piece that weaves in movement, drum patterns and chanting. Students will learn how...
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Worldwide Matsuri
Shoji Kameda
Worldwide Matsuri is a great piece for beginning to intermediate level players. The piece focuses on learning to play with another person and developing...
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Ei Ja Nai Ka
PJ Hirabayashi
Ei Ja Nai Ka is movement, taiko and connection. In this course PJ Hirabayashi takes us through her philosophy on basic kata and teaches...
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Intro to Atarigane
Kenny Endo
The Atarigane is often an overlooked part of a taiko ensemble. This instrument is incredibly versatile and offers numerous possibilities when it comes to...
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Prism
Kaoru Watanabe
Prism is an advanced level informed by Kaoru’s deep study and appreciation of Jazz. Every pattern is an exploration of texture, rhythm, subdivisions and...
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Taiko Fundamentals
Kaoru Watanabe
Every teacher, every performer, and every master has a different way of playing taiko. In this course, Kaoru Watanabe shares his insights on basic...
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Introduction to Yoko Uchi
Shogo Yoshii
In this introductory course, Shogo Yoshii teaches the basics of Yoko Uchi from how the body is used and its relation to the traditional...
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Stage Presence and Transitions
Kaoru Watanabe
In this course Kaoru shares his wisdom concerning stage presence gained from many years performing with Kodo. He teaches how to walk in a...
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Intermediate Shime
Kenny Endo
In this course, Kenny Endo introduces various bachi and teaches patterns from across the taiko landscape and from his own original compositions.
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Fue Improvisation
Kaoru Watanabe
In this course, instructor Kaoru Watanabe teaches his approach to learning how to improvise on the Fue. Topics include simple scale exercises, arhythmic soloing,...
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Exploring Katsugi
Leonard Eto
In this introductory course, taiko legend Leonard Eto teaches the ins and outs of Katsugi Okedo from its history to the development of the...
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Fue Fundamentals 2
Kaoru Watanabe
In this course Kaoru Watanabe teaches intermediate and advances techniques on the Fue.
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Omiyage
Shoji Kameda
Omiyage is one of the most popular taiko compositions in North America. The dynamic movements and rhythms of Omiyage make it a lot of...
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Taiko Set
Kenny Endo
In this course, instructor Kenny Endo demonstrates his approach to the Taiko Set.
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Chappa Basics
Shoji Kameda
In this course instructor Shoji Kameda teaches the basics of Chappa, one of his favorite instruments. Chappa is a very versatile instrument that can...
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Bachi Explained
Shoji Kameda
Everything you ever wanted to know about taiko bachi in one video!
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Yoko Uchi Soloing
Kaoru Watanabe
In this course Kaoru takes students through all the preparation needed to begin playing in the Yokouchi style. From body position and how to...
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Naname Basics
Shoji Kameda
In this course, instructor Shoji Kameda introduces the fundamental techniques needed to play in the Naname style. Featured Instruments: 1.4 Honkeyaki Nagado Daiko Naname Stand Bachi:...
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kaDON Bayashi
Kaoru Watanabe
kaDON Bayashi is a piece written by Kaoru Watanabe specifically for kaDON! Kaoru's piece draws from many folk traditions that he's had the opportunity...
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Odaiko Basics
Kenny Endo
In this course Kenny Endo teaches the stance, grip, hitting techniques and training exercises needed to get a quality sound from the odaiko. Later...
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Intro to Shime Daiko
Kenny Endo
Taiko master Kenny Endo teaches basic shime technique and patterns in this entry level series. Featured Instruments: Special Edition” Neiro Namitsuke Shime Daiko Bachi:...
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Shime Tightening
Kenny Endo
In this two-part series, Kenny Endo teaches how to tighten a shime daiko. Featured: Sanchogakke Rope Shime Daiko Agebachi for Roped Shime Daiko
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Beta Basics
Shoji Kameda
Instructor Shoji Kameda teaches basic beta technique and patterns on the chudaiko in this entry level series. Featured Instruments: 1.6 Honkeyaki Nagado Daiko: email...
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Fue Fundamentals
Kaoru Watanabe
In this series, Kaoru Watanabe teaches and demonstrates basic fue technique including the folk song “Sakura Sakura”. Featured Instruments: Custom Ranjo #6 Utabue: email...
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Lion Chant
Shoji Kameda
Shoji Kameda teaches Lion Chant, a piece written for intermediate to advanced level players. The challenging interlocking patterns of Lion Chant will improve your...
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Ready, Set, kaDON!
Shoji Kameda
In this entry level repertoire series, Shoji Kameda will teach a introductory level piece based on the patterns used in the Beta Basics series. Featured...
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