01

Aisatsu

Stretch
-Outline of Course and plans
-Shoji's words - lifetime goal to aim for bringing out full potential of Odaiko
-Finding the role of what Odaiko is for you (and Omiyage)

First Videos
4-8-16-32 on 100BPM

Stance and Position
Square Stance - width and depth equal
Arms - Horizontal to ground or higher bachi tips along main strike zone circle
Distance from drum - arms straight with fingers stretched out- fingertips touching drum
Sit into Stance - Establish with your legs the chair and Sit into it with your hips facing forward

1-minute drills
With loose grip - 2 versions (pinky/ring grip, web between thumb and pointer finger grip)
Neutral grip
Wrist
Elbow

Larger strikes
Whole arm motion (no body)

4-8-16-32

Ji
DonDoko
R RLR RL

4-8-16-32 with Ji
Taking turns with other side

10-minutes alone

Clean

Aisatsu