Dirt Rhythm
Dirt Rhythm is a fun and engaging piece originally conceived and composed...
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Kazan
Comprising three individual lines, plus scope for adding narimono, Kazan presents a...
Tuning the Shimedaiko
Traditionally, the Shimedaiko is tuned by means of rope (shimeru is the...
Tuning the Katsugi Okedo
Upon receiving a new Katsugi Okedo (or any Okedo), it is highly...
Stretches and Warm-ups
Because playing taiko can involve every part of the body – from...
Katsugi Okedo Level 1
Katsugi Okedo translates as ‘shouldering drum’ and although its origins lie in...
Bachi Choice and Care
When choosing bachi a player must always carefully consider the particular taiko...
Shimedaiko Level 1
The Shimedaiko is central to many taiko ensembles. It is an extremely...
Rhythm Exercises & Warm-Ups
It is vitally important to warm up the hands, wrists and fingers...
Chappa Basics Level 1
The small, hand-held cymbals called Chappa are often used in the taiko...
Sansan
Taikoz Member Ryuji Hamada originally hails from Yokohama, Japan, and this piece...