01

Date: 
Tuesday, September 4, 2018 - 20:00 to 21:45
Room: 
Large Classroom
Student should bring: 

nagado bachi (maple "02-7014" or hou "04-2441" or similar)
earplugs

Class syllabus: 

Welcome

  • name, something harder than you thought
  • course overview
  • dates
  • goals
    • NEW to Karc: sticking, exaggerated movements
    • EXPERIENCE: form, speed

For Your Information

  • 4 counts = 1 bar
  • Each count will be separated by a " / "
      1-e-a-u / 2-e-a-u / 3-e-a-u / 4-e-a-u = 1 bar
  • Normal = normal speed (formerly referenced as "fast")
  • Half = half speed (formerly referenced as "medium")
  • Quarter = quarter speed (formerly referenced as "slow")
  • Kuchishoga
    • "g-" = left
        Example:
        gon/go: left hit
        ga: left rim hit

      "d-" = right

        Example:
        don/do: right hit
        da: right rim hit

KarD-2

ga do ga da / ga do ga da / ga do ga da / ga do ga da (x4)

  • Start by playing the first count on the right side of the taiko. Alternated sides every count: R / L / R / L
  • Sticking for the RIGHT SIDE of the Taiko (Counts 1 & 3)
    • Starting with both extended arms above the taiko, play the first ga around 2 o'clock of the rim in a tangential motion. Up-down
    • Above the dropping left hand, play the do. Make sure to bend the elbow. As a residual, stretch/"push" the arm away from you and toward the 2 o'clock area of the rim. It's getting ready for it's next hit.
    • The next ga is played by basically retracing its own path. Down-up
    • Since the right arm is already above the rim, all you have to do to play the last da is drop your bachi and bounce back up. End in a stance similar to the beginning; extended arms above the taiko.
    Sticking for the LEFT SIDE of the Taiko (Counts 2 & 4)
    • Starting with both extended arms above the taiko, play the first ga around 10 o'clock of the rim in a tangential motion. Up-down
    • Following the left hand on a parallel path, play the do. Play through toward the ground.
    • The next ga is played by basically retracing its own path. Down-up
    • Again, following the left hand on a parallel path, play the da. Down-up. End in a stance similar to the beginning; extended arms above the taiko.
    Stance and Movements
    • You'll be in a stance where you're facing the taiko more directly (ie: standing at a 45° angle toward the taiko). Because your right leg will be in the foreground of the audience, your stance will be looking narrower. To achieve a more flattering stance, keep your right leg straight. Try staying on your right toe to keep the extension.
    • Meanwhile, bend your left leg to adjust body position and be able to play.
    • When playing on the left side of the taiko, twist your torso for reach and exaggeration.
    • Practice in front of a mirror and self-critique.

    KarD

    **ga do da ga / ga do ga da / ga do ga da / ga do ga da (x4)

    **As a whole, this section has slight differences in couple of bars. But for now, practice this simplified version
  • KarD is basically the same as KarD-2, except Count 1. Not only is the sticking different, but it is played on the left side of the taiko: L / L / R / L
  • Sticking for Count 1
    • Starting with both extended arms above the taiko, play the first ga around 10 o'clock of the rim in a tangential motion. Up-down
    • Following the left hand on a parallel path, play the right do. Play through toward the ground.
    • The next RIGHT da is played in a down-up motion, around the 10 o'clock area of the rim.
    • Lastly, play the left ga by following the similar path of the right hand. End in a stance similar to the beginning; extended arms above the taiko.
    Sticking for Count 2-4
    • Same sticking as KarD-2: Counts 2-4
    Stance and Movements
    • Like in KarD-2 keep the right leg straight and twist your torso when hitting the left side of the taiko (for reach and exaggeration).
    • During Count 1, continue moving the left hand back as the right hand hits da. Maintain the individualism of each arm.

    Clean and Close

    Homework: 

    Practice **KarD and KarD-2

    Combined:**KarD + KarD-2

    **KarD will be played slightly different in the video, but practice the simplified version (what we learned in class) for now

    Print: Karc / Joan of Arc Sticking
    Print: Karc / Joan of Arc Kuchishoga

    Resources (videos, slow motion, notation)
    http://k--b.org/compositions/klarc-joan-arc
    http://k--b.org/compositions/karc-joan-of-arc

    Teacher(s): 
    Kris Bergstrom
    Attendance: 
    Tomomi Hongo
    Maria Gordon
    Seiji Niwa
    Diane Fujimori
    Naomi Nishi
    Ariel R
    Sharon Hayashi
    Carol Fukuchi
    Abi Sangco
    Kim Masumi

    Classes in this Course

    Date Title
    Tue, September 04, 2018 01
    Tue, September 11, 2018 02
    Tue, September 18, 2018 03
    Tue, September 25, 2018 04
    Tue, October 02, 2018 05
    Tue, October 09, 2018 06
    Tue, October 16, 2018 07
    Tue, October 23, 2018 08
    Tue, October 30, 2018 09
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