In these drills, Hibikus’ instructor Maya Minowa teaches three ways that you can practice at home. The focus here is “how to play efficiently”. Maya will show you how to use your body and what to be aware of when … Continued
“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 two of the parts: Nagado and the Okedo/Shime set parts. Please refer to the Full Score … Continued
Taiko Shudan Amanojak leader, Yoichi Watanabe, presents a series of practice drills by introducing sections from Amanojaku’s signature pieces “Tasuki,” “Bujin” and “Matsuri de Wasshoi!” He hopes that these video lessons will remind us of the true joy of playing … Continued
杳と暁 HARUKA and AKIRA 2020 has been the best of years and the worst of years. The global pandemic, the loss of so many beloved cultural figures and close family and friends that all shape our worlds, the historic … Continued
In this course Shogo delves into his approach to shinobue from breath technique and posture to ‘Uchiyubi’ and ‘Korogashi’. In the final lesson Shogo demonstrates his approach to timbre and ‘Neiro’ and gives a fantastic demonstration of the expressive qualities … Continued
‘Danran’ means ‘something circular’, as well as ‘gathering happily with people close to you.’ Taiko has a circular hitting surface, and this song comes from the wish to gather around it and have fun playing with the people we love. … Continued
Taiko is a simple instrument, but your intention is important. In this three-part drill course, Hibikus instructor Tsuyoshi Maeda explains four basic ways to implement kuchi shoga and bachi stroke. You can deepen your perception of the rhythm and the … Continued
Join kaDON instructor Kaoly Asano for “Wa no Ichi”. The piece is a great way to begin learning Kaoly’s groove style, where energy is driven by the tanden and movements. The course will also have opportunities to use your voice when learning patterns such as the Sun and Moon Phrase. These phrases, though different, are meant to play in harmony with each other; thus, this piece is also a helpful way to train yourself and your team to listen to surrounding parts and develop a stronger ability to play together.
Adding a metronome to your practice routine is always useful. In this drill series, Hibikus instructor Masaru Tsuji introduces an advanced method using the metronome on the up beats to sharpen your sense of timing. Keep the kuchishoga going throughout and gradually … Continued
Hibikus instructor, Reach Yamauchi, introduces various phrases to train your non-dominant hand as well as your sense of timing. Always practice both ways – right-handed and left-handed, to develop a balanced muscle memory. Part 3 gets quite challenging but keep … Continued