tsukeshime bachi (usually smaller diameter, softer "hou" wood)
earplugs
welcome
- space overview
-- LATI as guest
-- lights, air, whiteboard, music stands
- instrument use instructions
-- bachi
-- setting up drums
-- putting drums away
- class structure
-- start on time, end on time
-- 15 min of prac
course overview
- improve hand dexterity
- improve facility on multi-drum
- learn Omiyage Shime/Okedo part
starting point video (measure of goals 1 and 2)
strike fundamentals
- bounce
- grip
- fingers / wrist / elbow
- individual form feedback
call and answer - quarter serial sticking
- varied tones (press hits)
class pages at taiko.la
rules for 15-min of prac
- personal stuff
- no talking
- I'm outside "I'm not sure what to do..." "I'm bored"
- I'll come in with brooms at 2-till
daily practice tip - know your feedback mechanism (and stick to it!)