Kamae

British English CC

Correct kamae and waza

8 doko

8 Tsuku

Sore

8 tsuku

8 kara

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The key principles of taiko

Music

Context and terminology of taiko

Taiko performance

Taiko composition

An introduction to Taiko drumming which intially focusses on key terminology and technique. This is then developed through practical skills and movement to create a Taiko style perfromance and composiiton, using percussion instruments, practice pads or chair drumming.

Taiko drumming

Right leg in front of the body, bending the knee and the back leg straight.

Left leg in front of the body, bending the knee and the back leg straight.

Right leg in front and straight, whilst bending the knee of the back leg.

Left leg in front and straight, whilst bending the knee of the back leg.

‘rest’ with hands holding bachi horizontally in front

Which of these are kata (movements) in taiko?

Which of the following are strikes on the hara?

Which of the following are strikes on the fuchi?

Kakegoe are {{}} used during performance for cues and emotion.

You would hear ichi ni sore at the {{}} of a taiko performance.

Two different drum strikes used in taiko.

The phonetic notation used to describe rhythms, dynamics and pitch is kuchi {{}}.

This lesson will be removed by end of Summer Term 2025.

The key principles of taiko

Lesson outcome

This lesson will be removed by end of Summer Term 2025.