Beta Form: Stance and Strike (R07)

Thursdays, 8:00-9:45pm

First Class: Thu, April 02, 2015
Teacher(s): Yuta Kato
Room: Large Classroom

With efficiency and sustainability at its core, LATI fundamental classes explore the limitless potential of the relationship between body, bachi, and taiko.
Within all styles of taiko, the "beta" is often considered the purest and simplest. Taking steps towards mastering this style will better every aspect of taiko playing no matter what your genre of style or taiko music.
Recommended for all levels, this course is your key to furthering your studies at LATI.

Important NOTE: LATI will be closed for the week of June 9~15 due to involvement in the North American Taiko Conference held in Las Vegas.

Outline of 12-Week Course

  1. Stance, Position, Grip, 4-8-16
  2. 4-8-16-32, Dorotsuku, Renshu A, B
  3. Karadoko, Renshu C, D, E
  4. 1 e a u Drill (1's)
  5. 1 e a u Drill (2's, 3's)
  6. Renshu using 1 e a u Drill (Renshu with Grace Notes)
  7. Oroshi and Review
  8. Coaching Session 1
  9. Coaching Session 2
  10. Coaching Session 3
  11. Coaching Session 4
  12. PEAC Week

Classes in this Course

Date Title
Thu, April 02, 2015 01
Thu, April 09, 2015 02
Thu, April 16, 2015 03
Thu, April 23, 2015 04
Thu, April 30, 2015 05
Thu, May 07, 2015 06
Thu, May 14, 2015 07
Thu, May 21, 2015 08 Coach
Thu, May 28, 2015 09 Coach
Thu, June 04, 2015 10 Coach
Thu, June 11, 2015 NO CLASS - Taiko Conference
Thu, June 18, 2015 11 Coach
Thu, June 25, 2015 12 PEAC