EXTENSIONS: Hour Of Power! Hachijo-daiko - Term 1 2019
Term 1
Fees
$130 Full / $90 Concession
All Levels
The very characters that make up the word taiko (太鼓) – 太 (tai) ‘fat’ or ‘big around’ and 鼓 (ko) ‘drum’ – aptly describe the look, sound and feel of our beautiful instruments. Taking that as our inspiration, let’s make a big, fat sound together on Friday evenings at 7:30pm. Come and join us for an ‘Hour Of Power’ as we explore the energy, drama and excitement of the Big Drums!
‘Hour Of Power’ will be offered throughout the year in blocks of 4 weeks. Each 4-week block of sessions will focus on a particular taiko and style, or sometimes two or three combined (e.g. Yataibayashi Nagado / Odaiko Improvisation / Shimedaiko Tamaire). The teacher will give some technical and musical instruction, but the focus will be on sustained playing, including improvisation.
Booking is for 4 consecutive sessions, at a cost of $32.50 | $22.50 concession per week
Next Series: Hachijo-daiko (because of the limited number of nagado instruments, participant numbers will be capped at 12)
About Hachijo-daiko
Hachijo-daiko is the unique drumming style of Hachijo Island that uses a single mid-size chudaiko upon which players beat on both sides. According to the venerable player from Hachijo Island Hiroo Asanuma, “Being the island’s name, our style of drumming is now often referred to as ‘Hachijo Taiko’ [or Hachijo-daiko (ed.)]. However, the island inhabitants simply call it ‘taiko’.” He goes on to say, “Hachijo Taiko is seen as an important tool for the indigenous people to express their language, history, and individual identity and emotions.”
Hachijo-daiko is at once powerful and graceful to play, watch and hear. Taikoz members will introduce you to the basics of the style – stance, bachi-grip, and the distinctive leg/hip/arm movements. Short practice phrases will also be taught.
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- Open to any taiko players – all levels of experience welcome
- For current Taikoz students enrolled in other classes please book under concession fee
- No warm-ups included in the class (please warm-up beforehand)
- Wear loose-fitting clothing and bring a towel and water bottle
- Bring your own nagado and odaiko bachi (although Yataibayashi nagado-bachi can be supplied when required for Yatai sessions); please notify a Taikoz member if you need to purchase bachi
- Some sessions will focus on Yataibayashi, which will require the participant to either know the full themes or be prepared to play supporting ji-uchi (bass rhythm) &/or learn themes by playing alongside a more experienced player; teaching of lengthy themes such as Yataibayashi will not be a focus of the class
- As this class involves sustained playing on large taiko, please consider your fitness before booking in (if in doubt, consult your GP)
Before booking please ensure you read our terms and conditions below.
FURTHER INFORMATION
Class Schedule
Taikoz Ultimo Studio. Level W4-0, 42-46 Wattle St, Ultimo
- Fri 08 Mar 2019 from 07:30 pm to 08:30 pm.
- Fri 15 Mar 2019 from 07:30 pm to 08:30 pm.
- Fri 22 Mar 2019 from 07:30 pm to 08:30 pm.
- Fri 29 Mar 2019 from 07:30 pm to 08:30 pm.
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EXTENSIONS: Hour Of Power! Hachijo-daiko - Term 1 2019
Term 1
Fees
$130 Full / $90 Concession
All Levels
The very characters that make up the word taiko (太鼓) – 太 (tai) ‘fat’ or ‘big around’ and 鼓 (ko) ‘drum’ – aptly describe the look, sound and feel of our beautiful instruments. Taking that as our inspiration, let’s make a big, fat sound together on Friday evenings at 7:30pm. Come and join us for an ‘Hour Of Power’ as we explore the energy, drama and excitement of the Big Drums!
‘Hour Of Power’ will be offered throughout the year in blocks of 4 weeks. Each 4-week block of sessions will focus on a particular taiko and style, or sometimes two or three combined (e.g. Yataibayashi Nagado / Odaiko Improvisation / Shimedaiko Tamaire). The teacher will give some technical and musical instruction, but the focus will be on sustained playing, including improvisation.
Booking is for 4 consecutive sessions, at a cost of $32.50 | $22.50 concession per week
Next Series: Hachijo-daiko (because of the limited number of nagado instruments, participant numbers will be capped at 12)
About Hachijo-daiko
Hachijo-daiko is the unique drumming style of Hachijo Island that uses a single mid-size chudaiko upon which players beat on both sides. According to the venerable player from Hachijo Island Hiroo Asanuma, “Being the island’s name, our style of drumming is now often referred to as ‘Hachijo Taiko’ [or Hachijo-daiko (ed.)]. However, the island inhabitants simply call it ‘taiko’.” He goes on to say, “Hachijo Taiko is seen as an important tool for the indigenous people to express their language, history, and individual identity and emotions.”
Hachijo-daiko is at once powerful and graceful to play, watch and hear. Taikoz members will introduce you to the basics of the style – stance, bachi-grip, and the distinctive leg/hip/arm movements. Short practice phrases will also be taught.
________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
- Open to any taiko players – all levels of experience welcome
- For current Taikoz students enrolled in other classes please book under concession fee
- No warm-ups included in the class (please warm-up beforehand)
- Wear loose-fitting clothing and bring a towel and water bottle
- Bring your own nagado and odaiko bachi (although Yataibayashi nagado-bachi can be supplied when required for Yatai sessions); please notify a Taikoz member if you need to purchase bachi
- Some sessions will focus on Yataibayashi, which will require the participant to either know the full themes or be prepared to play supporting ji-uchi (bass rhythm) &/or learn themes by playing alongside a more experienced player; teaching of lengthy themes such as Yataibayashi will not be a focus of the class
- As this class involves sustained playing on large taiko, please consider your fitness before booking in (if in doubt, consult your GP)
Before booking please ensure you read our terms and conditions below.
FURTHER INFORMATION
Class Schedule
Taikoz Ultimo Studio. Level W4-0, 42-46 Wattle St, Ultimo
- Fri 08 Mar 2019 from 07:30 pm to 08:30 pm.
- Fri 15 Mar 2019 from 07:30 pm to 08:30 pm.
- Fri 22 Mar 2019 from 07:30 pm to 08:30 pm.
- Fri 29 Mar 2019 from 07:30 pm to 08:30 pm.