Course:
Date:
Tuesday, April 7, 2015 - 20:00 to 21:45
Room:
Large Classroom
Student should bring:
nagado bachi (usually larger diameter, harder "kashi" wood)
earplugs
Class syllabus:
Single Strike Diagnostic
Technique Review
- Strong stance
- Grip: primarily bottom fulcrum
- Relaxed strike (elbow toward drum!)
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
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- Focus on basic technique
- Also play with jiuchi changing tempo: listen and play together!
Copycat
Homework:
Practice and solidify basic strike technique!
Teacher(s):
David Wells
Attendance:
Aisha Alahmad
Sage Alahmad
Ritsuko Gandy
Raymond Jimenez