Rock Solids - 134

LATIdama Overview

Rock Solids LATIdama

Earning a Rock Solids LATIdama indicates performance-ready proficiency of the jiuchi (base-beat) in a specific Matsuri Crashers structure. A LATIdama can be earned for each of the Matsuri Crashers structures. For a given structure, a Rock Solid should be able to:

  • perform the jiuchi musically
  • know all parts of the structure, including kakeai, soloist cues, and shobu
  • be able to quickly react to soloist needs

Good luck and have fun!

For general information on the LATIdama system, see LATIdama.

Rubric

134 Structure

Req 1 - Run-through

While being video recorded, student plays entire structure with facilitator soloing. Student gives "ichi, ni, 6, 5, 4, 3, 2, 1" in final bar of first soloist section.

Req 1 Rubric

  • jiuchi played comfortably, confidently
  • jiuchi played musically; timing is accurate, kane is proper volume, tones are consistent
  • no significant structural mistakes
  • able to "hold it together" by maintaining and emphasizing groove when soloist is lost, soloist is uncertain
  • able to "jump ship" and switch to soloist downbeat (i.e. switching high and low tones)
  • able to sing "ichi, ni, 6, 5, 4, 3, 2, 1" in proper location to cue next soloist

Req 2 - Rhythm challenge: M1-4 over 4/3rds

While being video recorded, student plays M1-4 at 50bpm with the facilitator playing 4/3rds jiuchi.

Req 2 Rubric

  • able to play M1-4 over the 4/3rds jiuchi with proper timing; esp "don dagada da" and M4

Req 3 - Rhythm challenge: M1-4 and 4/3rds combo

While being video recorded, student plays M1-4 and 4/3rds jiuchi simultaneously at 50bpm.

Req 3 Rubric

  • able to play M1-4 and 4/3rds simultaneously at @50bpm