tsukeshime bachi (usually smaller diameter, softer "hou" wood)
nagado bachi (usually larger diameter, harder "kashi" wood)
earplugs
Beta & Naname Fundamentals
Stance and grip
Roll exercise
Relaxation
Bachi control
Even sound
Basic strike technique
Completely relaxed arm motion
Guided relaxation
Maximizing efficiency
Practice with eyes closed focusing on speed/sound quality
Oroshi
Combine large and small strike technique
Shoulders ~> elbows ~> wrists
Today, end with doDON [L R]
Practice with eyes closed -- use our ears to play together!
4-8-16
Understand where arms need to be to play in tempo
Play individually to hear (and adjust) own sound
Uchikomi -- make the entire drum resonate!
Happyoukai!
Two groups performing for each other: 4-8-16 x3, then oroshi