ryoutan_demo
Mochi tray rack
Published on Sun, 2018-01-28 20:44Wooden rack for mochi trays. Used in Mochi Mochi performances. In transport, holds tray equipment. During Mochi Mochi performances, front and back covers remove and become legs.
Made with leftover pieces from kitchen and bathroom cabinet drawer boxes. Used Russell's Leigh jig for dovetails.
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Mochi Mochi inaugural tour wrap up
Published on Sun, 2018-01-28 20:115 performances in 3 days
462 audience members
met Robin Koda
met Chris and Dan Kubo, Linda Uyechi, and Steve Sano
progress on Mochi Mochi equipment, marumochi, and music
incredibly fun
environmental considerations
Interpreted Tradition: The Exciting Possibilities of Taiko Costuming
Published on Sat, 2018-01-27 23:32The current taiko costume teeters between traditional and contemporary. I believe it's time to push it over the edge.
Knocking
Published on Sat, 2018-01-27 22:30coming soon
[knocking roll slow motion vid]
Smash roll
Published on Sat, 2018-01-27 22:16Smash roll is a right-hand buzz roll for naname.
Howto
Choking up on the bachi, strike with the tip of the bachi. A loose grip supports the bachi from below and allows the tip and butt of the bachi to bounce back and forth. Like you might trap a ping-pong ball between the paddle and the table to make fast bounces, the hand applies slight pressure to keep the bouncing going.
Teko
Published on Sat, 2018-01-27 22:16A simple technique for creating doubles with one hand.
Howto
180126-1400
Published on Fri, 2018-01-26 23:48Suga practice. Shortened due to busy-ness for both of us and delayed due to my own schedule. But a great 90 minutes and much progress. Just need to keep making time!