nagado bachi (usually larger diameter, harder "kashi" wood)
earplugs
Welcome
Warm Up
(1) Oroshi
(2) 4-8-16 + first 2 hits of 4 + oroshi
-- Oroshi gets quieter
(3) 4-8-16 + first 2 hits of 4 + oroshi + 4-ish
-- Last hit in 4-ish is as loud as it can be. Therefore, make sure to extend your arm straight out in preparation for the hit.
PEAC Arrangement
(1) Quick runthrough
(2) Play in dark; LISTEN
(3) More runthrough
REFERENCE VIDEO
Row 1: Anne / Robie / Naomi / Rassi
Row 2: Steve / Nancy / Randall
M-Grouped (no otsuri)
(1) - Rassi
(2) - Randall, Naomi
(3) - Nancy, Robie
(4) - Steve, Anne
Intro = (1234) grouped / 1234 together / 4-strikes / 8-strikes
M1-4 x2
Solo #1: Randall, Naomi, Robie, Steve
M1-4 x2
Solos #2: Anne, Nancy, Rassi
Class Melody = 4o1o422o244o3o14
Ext. M1-4 x1
Ending = (4321) grouped / 4321 together / Oroshi (Anne calls "sore") / 4-ish ka
Things to Remember
-- Grouped and together M1-4 are medium level noise
-- 8-strikes is a crescendo (gradually increases in loudness). Last 3 hits are the loudest ("some-thing cool's ab-out to ha-ppen" gradual increase)
-- To play quieter (ie: oroshi) keep bachies in line with forearm; like in ready stance.
-- Make sure left hits (ie: during M4) are equally loud as the right hits.
-- Last hit in 4-ish is as loud as it can be. Therefore, make sure to extend your arm straight out in preparation for the hit.
-- Add in confident kiyai when you can. It can help keep players in sync.
-- Solos are 4 Ji-patterns long. Maybe add a "sore" at the end of every 4th Ji-pattern to cue the next soloist. It can also be an insurance to keep everyone on track/re-sync.
Practice PEAC Arrangement. Be prepared and confident to play the whole thing without looking at the board.
