Beta Form: Stance and Strike (R04)

Fridays, 6:00pm - 7:45pm

First Class: Fri, June 20, 2014
Teacher(s): Yuta Kato, Jason Osajima
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.

Note: No classes scheduled for 2 weeks between July 17 ~ 30

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
Fri, June 20, 2014 01
Fri, June 27, 2014 02
Fri, July 04, 2014 03 Canceled (July 4)
Fri, July 11, 2014 04
Fri, July 18, 2014 No Class
Fri, July 25, 2014 No Class
Fri, August 01, 2014 05 30 min Extra
Fri, August 08, 2014 06 30 min Extra
Fri, August 15, 2014 07 30 min Extra
Fri, August 22, 2014 08 Coach
Fri, August 29, 2014 09 Coach
Fri, September 05, 2014 10 Coach
Fri, September 12, 2014 11 Coach
Fri, September 19, 2014 12 PEAC