Course:
Date:
Tuesday, March 31, 2015 - 20:00 to 21:45
Room:
Large Classroom
Student should bring:
nagado bachi (usually larger diameter, harder "kashi" wood)
earplugs
Class syllabus:
4-8-16-32 Diagnostic
Technique Review
- Practice relaxed strike technique
- Isolate elbow motion toward the drum
- Practice engaging points of motion in sequence (shoulder, elbow, wrist, bachi tip)
4-8-16-32 Application
Separation of Movement
- 8 hits x2, 4 hits x4, 2 hits x8, 16 single strikes
- Smooth drawbacks with off-hand while main hand is hitting
- Strong hits on main hand!
Roll
- Relaxation is paramount
- Focus on even sound (space between hits and volume of L and R)
Oroshi
- Combine large and small strike technique
- Use ears to play together
Copycat
- Anticipate the "one"
Teacher(s):
David Wells
Attendance:
Jomya Lei
Russel Nishida
Ritsuko Gandy
Raymond Jimenez
Lori Nishida