Extensions: Odaiko - Term 2 2022

Term 2

Fees

$165 Full / $150 Concession

Intermediate

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. Come and join us as we explore the energy, drama and excitement of the Odaiko (Grand Drum)! This Extensions class runs for the first 4 weeks of Term 2 with Katsugi Okedo offered for the remaining 5 weeks of the term.

ABOUT ODAIKO
The ‘ō’ in ōdaiko literally means ‘big’ or ‘grand’. These days the term is often used for any drum larger than 84cm in diameter but it can also refer to the largest drum in the musical ensemble. Traditionally, the ōdaiko was played in a side-on position. However, because this method has a tendency to limit the freedom of movement in the left arm and hand, one of the most significant innovations of taiko soloist Eitetsu Hayashi was to ‘equalise’ the two arms and hands by facing the ōdaiko (i.e. playing with his back to the audience). In Ondekoza, Hayashi was the main ōdaiko player: with the encouragement of the group’s leader Tagayusu Den he developed this unique method of playing in order to achieve greater power, dynamic control, rhythmic complexity and ultimately a higher form of musical expression. It is no surprise that the style of playing the ōdaiko with the back to the audience (now called seitai-gamae style) has become extremely popular.
 
Taikoz’s main performance ōdaiko is over 1-meter in diameter (3.6-shaku in the old Japanese measurement) and was made in 1996 by two Tasmanian craftsmen, internationally acclaimed wood sculptor Marcus Tatton and drum maker Dan Magnus. It is made from a single trunk of Stringybark eucalyptus. The original Tasmanian-made skins were replaced in January 2011 with Asano Taiko skins. The head of the Asano Taiko Company, Yasuo Asano, undertook the tuning of the skins.

Note: Because of the limited number of odaiko instruments, participant numbers will be capped at 10. 
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  • Open to any taiko players – all levels of experience welcome
  • Wear loose-fitting clothing and bring a towel and water bottle
  • Bring your own odaiko bachi if you have them; please notify a Taikoz member if you need to purchase bachi
  • 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

* BOOK BETWEEN MARCH 10 AND 27 AND RECEIVE A 10% DISCOUNT BY APPLYING EARLYBIRD-TERM2 IN THE DISCOUNT CODE BOX AT CHECKOUT
Terms and Conditions


Class Schedule

Taikoz Ultimo Studio. Level W4-0, 42-46 Wattle St, Ultimo

  • Mon 02 May 2022 from 07:30 pm to 09:00 pm.

  • Mon 09 May 2022 from 07:30 pm to 09:00 pm.

  • Mon 16 May 2022 from 07:30 pm to 09:00 pm.

  • Mon 23 May 2022 from 07:30 pm to 09:00 pm.

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Extensions: Odaiko - Term 2 2022

Term 2

Fees

$165 Full / $150 Concession

Intermediate

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. Come and join us as we explore the energy, drama and excitement of the Odaiko (Grand Drum)! This Extensions class runs for the first 4 weeks of Term 2 with Katsugi Okedo offered for the remaining 5 weeks of the term.

ABOUT ODAIKO
The ‘ō’ in ōdaiko literally means ‘big’ or ‘grand’. These days the term is often used for any drum larger than 84cm in diameter but it can also refer to the largest drum in the musical ensemble. Traditionally, the ōdaiko was played in a side-on position. However, because this method has a tendency to limit the freedom of movement in the left arm and hand, one of the most significant innovations of taiko soloist Eitetsu Hayashi was to ‘equalise’ the two arms and hands by facing the ōdaiko (i.e. playing with his back to the audience). In Ondekoza, Hayashi was the main ōdaiko player: with the encouragement of the group’s leader Tagayusu Den he developed this unique method of playing in order to achieve greater power, dynamic control, rhythmic complexity and ultimately a higher form of musical expression. It is no surprise that the style of playing the ōdaiko with the back to the audience (now called seitai-gamae style) has become extremely popular.
 
Taikoz’s main performance ōdaiko is over 1-meter in diameter (3.6-shaku in the old Japanese measurement) and was made in 1996 by two Tasmanian craftsmen, internationally acclaimed wood sculptor Marcus Tatton and drum maker Dan Magnus. It is made from a single trunk of Stringybark eucalyptus. The original Tasmanian-made skins were replaced in January 2011 with Asano Taiko skins. The head of the Asano Taiko Company, Yasuo Asano, undertook the tuning of the skins.

Note: Because of the limited number of odaiko instruments, participant numbers will be capped at 10. 
________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
  • Open to any taiko players – all levels of experience welcome
  • Wear loose-fitting clothing and bring a towel and water bottle
  • Bring your own odaiko bachi if you have them; please notify a Taikoz member if you need to purchase bachi
  • 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

* BOOK BETWEEN MARCH 10 AND 27 AND RECEIVE A 10% DISCOUNT BY APPLYING EARLYBIRD-TERM2 IN THE DISCOUNT CODE BOX AT CHECKOUT
Terms and Conditions


Class Schedule

Taikoz Ultimo Studio. Level W4-0, 42-46 Wattle St, Ultimo

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