Center Street Gym
203 E Center St
Moab, UT 84532
Hands-on workshop for members of Moab Taiko Dan and taiko community.
Prep
- welcome sheets
- notation on white-board
Introductions: name and thoughts on naname (positive or negative)
Naname-centric warmup (Minh Nguyen)
Matsuri Pattern review
- known phrases: label "A", "B", "C", etc.
- "otsuri"
- extended phrases
Arrangement concept: otsuri frequency
- building an exciting solo: fill-in-the-blanks exercise
Naname Form
- strike feedback: grip, R elbow focus
Possible future topics
- known phrases rondo (ABACADA...)
- extended movement phrases
- controlling the tempo
- "melodic" jiuchi
- "named phrases" for easing into composition
Q/A, demo, as time permits
Great time with wonderful people. Thanks to Moab Taiko Dan and Moab taiko community!