Stanford, CA
"Mochi-Making and the Rhythms of Work" workshop for Stanford Taiko and mochi pounding for members and alumni.
Prep
- on board
-- koneri rhythms
--- (X . . . . . . .)
--- (X . X . XXXX)
-- naname rhythms gears 1 and 2
--- (o x . x . x . x)
--- (o x . x + x . x)
-- ipponzuki rhythms (M1-4 minus downbeat)
Syllabus
Welcome
- introductions: name, enjoyable (physical) work
Komellero Oroshi
- "Hajimaru yo!" as call to drop everything and start
- starting together
- ending
- "feeling", "mood": starting oroshi vs ending oroshi
Koneri
- rhythm
- rotation
- pounding
- concept: groove through repetition and diversity
Naname
- rhythm
- pounding
- switch
- "feeling", "mood": importance of feeling the unstated downbeat
Ipponzuki
- rhythm
- pounding
- "feeling", "mood": splitting the downbeats with pounder
-- timing drill
Marumochi
Q/A
Amazingly wonderful energy and enthusiasm. ST was really well prepared; both logistically and in terms of being open to new things. One of the highlights of tour!