the correct body movement and posture used within a performance

the correct attitude, respect and professionalism shown within a performance

the correct technique, expression and synchronisation used within a performance

the energy flow within the performance and audience when all of the other elements work in harmony

8 dongo

8 kara

Check 1a

Check 1b

Check 1c

Check 2

British English CC

Sore

Su / ma

Task A: Feedback

Kamae stance and bachi hold

Why is this performance successful?

Taiko composition

Music

Context and terminology of taiko

The key principles of taiko

Taiko performance

Pupils are introduced to Taiko drumming, performing as an ensemble, composing in groups and learning about the energy that pulse and rhythm can bring to a performance. They learn the key terminology and technique of Taiko and develop an understanding of the culture connected with the music.

Taiko drumming

The four principles of taiko are kata (movement), waza (technique), rei (attitude) and what?

Left leg forward with the knee bent and right leg behind, straight.

Right leg forward with the knee bent and left  leg behind, straight.

Left leg forward, straight and right leg behind with the knee bent.

Right leg forward, straight and left leg behind with the knee bent.

Which kata (movement) involves raising your arms in a Y shape?

Which is the verbal way of showing a rest?

the ouchi consists of different jiuchi and honji

Match the dongo and doko strikes to their correct features.

What is the word for a space in the music?

What is the name of the accompaniment part?

What two strikes does the jiuchi usually play?

Exit Quiz

The four principles of taiko are kata (movement), waza (technique), rei (attitude) and what?