Thank you to Uzume Taiko for providing written and video resources on taiko basics.
Uzume Taiko Drumming Basics Videos
A collection of links o Uzume Taiko's video tutorials.
playing skillsBachi Grips and Stances
Basic bachi grips and stances at the drums.
playing skillsBasic Hitting
Basics of hitting a taiko in a safe and controlled way to ensure long health and fitness.
playing skillsDrum Rudiments
A few rudiments that come from western snare drumming tradition that work wonderfully on the Taiko.
playing skillsTaiko “Gears”
We use all the different joints in our arms to successfully hit the drums to produce that big sound that taiko are known for. The “gears” we use are the shoulder, the elbow, the wrist, and the fingers.
playing skillsProfessional Taiko Questionnaire
Information about Uzume Taiko's practices and group.
playing skillsBasic Rhythms (Ji)#
Basic Rhythms of Taiko Drumming - the Ji
Descriptions of basic taiko rhythms, such as don tsu and doro tsuku.
playing skillsTaiko Basic Rhythms (Ji)
Western-style sheet music for basic rhythms for small or large taiko.
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