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Sansan

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About Course

Taikoz Member Ryuji Hamada originally hails from Yokohama, Japan, and this piece is a mainstay of Shoryu, the ensemble he grew up learning and playing with. Sansan has a catchy, rhythmic theme, and calls for short sections of improvisation and dynamic, enjoyable furitsuke (choreographic movement).

Ryuji takes you through all the phrases, ji-uchi, and the movement, step by step. There are many opportunities for you to play along as you progress through the module. A full score score of Sansan is also available to download.

What Will You Learn?

  • Learning a new piece
  • Developing movement
  • Developing ensemble skills
  • Developing improvisational skills

Course Content

Introduction and Description of Sansan
• Introduction to Sansan • Background to its composition • Information about how you can also perform the work

  • Introduction and Description of Sansan
    03:54

Main Theme
• Main Theme • Playing with correct form and technique

Bridge 1
• Bridge 1 and improvised choreographic body movement • Ryuji demonstrates • Examples of how to approach this section of Sansan

Nagado-daiko Solo Selection
• Nagado Solo section: Phrases 1-6 • Ryuji explains and demonstrates the movement • Nagado Solo section: Phrases 7-11 • Ryuji explains and demonstrates the movement

Bridge 2 & 3
• Bridges 1-3 and introduction to extended improvisation • Accompaniment of the solo

Bridge 4
• Bridge 4: form and technique

Coda
• The Coda and reiteration of Bridges 1 and 3

Performance of Sansan
• Ryuji and Claudia play through an arrangement of the entire piece • Bringing together all the sections studied in this series of lessons

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