tsukeshime bachi (usually smaller diameter, softer "hou" wood)
nagado bachi (usually larger diameter, harder "kashi" wood)
earplugs
Welcome
- introductions
- ATUS, LATI overview
- course overview
-- goals
--- learn the essential elements of naname movement (L qp, R qp, axial, sagittal)
--- expose our bodies to a wide range of new movements
--- improve our ability to decipher movement
-- unstated goals
--- improve relaxation, esp. shoulders, grip
--- increase extension
--- gain exposure to "relevant" movements
- instrument use
-- moving drums
-- bachi check
"Yoroshiku onegaishimasu"
Respect refresher
- appreciation for drums
- bowing, or other
- taiko as "hero", long-term artistic goal
Today's goal: starting point vid, basic strike
Naname deciphering movement challenge (video record)
- da(v) dogo da(v) don da(^) go ga da(>) gon don ga(^) chigon don daga dan dan
teach pattern slowly
basic strike feedback - R
- apex
- directionality
- elbow
- loose grip
- speed
Closing
-- homework
-- 15min prac session
-- class pages
-- clean up procedure: dust mop
-- instructor contact info