tsukeshime bachi (usually smaller diameter, softer "hou" wood)
nagado bachi (usually larger diameter, harder "kashi" wood)
earplugs
Lightning Quick Review!
Stance
Grip
Roll exercise
Basic Strike Technique
- Small hits
- Medium hits
- Large hits
- Focus on relaxation and speed
4-8-16-32
Consider what technique should be used for each pattern
Understand the relationship between each pattern so that we can change patterns without changing tempo!
Practice going from 16 to 32 accurately
Oroshi
Play as diagnostic
Focus on breathing and body language to start together
Ear training
- Understand the rate at which the ensemble is speeding up
- Make *small* adjustments in our own playing to synchronize
- Play with our eyes closed to emphasize listening
Play oroshi in two groups
- This emphasizes our ability to listen and interpolate how the ensemble will play
Roll exercise on a pillow at least once for 5 minutes