tsukeshime bachi (usually smaller diameter, softer "hou" wood)
nagado bachi (usually larger diameter, harder "kashi" wood)
earplugs
8:00-8:10
Aisatsu
8:10-8:30
Do we know the kuchishoga for Maracas? ga do gi da gang da gi de
Are we able to play the rhythm accurately in time at about 50-60 bpm?
Do we know how to get an accurate "gang" sound? How do we get the "da" sound to be more accurate?
-What part of the stick do we play with?
-What part of the drum does it hit?
-At what angle does the stick hit the drum?
-Are we doing it the same way every single time?
Please make sure we're consciously thinking of these things, when we play Maracas slow.
Then, work on committing them to muscle memory when we drill them.
Do we know all the variations of Maracas?
Drilled all variations of Maracas from slow to fast in small groups and all-one.
8:30-9:00
Do we know the difference between Murder 1, 2, 3 and 4?
"Bachi lag" makes the motion larger. When playing Murder 1 and 2, reduce the amount of "bachi lag" by locking the elbows and wrists.
Are we able to play Murder accurately at about 50-60 bpm?
Are the "ka" sounds consistent?
-What part of the stick do we play with?
-Are we doing it the same way every single time?
Drilled Murder from slow to fast in small groups and all-one.
9:00-9:20
All students practiced, Coach went around and gave each person individual feedback
9:20-9:25 Break
9:25-9:40
Drilled Maracas and Murder