tsukeshime bachi (usually smaller diameter, softer "hou" wood)
nagado bachi (usually larger diameter, harder "kashi" wood)
earplugs
Kaitlyn leads
Terms:
+ Chu Daiko: the "mid-sized" taiko drum. In MM, we often refer to the taiko part as the "chu" part
Practice Summary:
+ 16's Drill Warm Ups, from waaay back when
+ Ran 1 full run through cold, examined with the group which parts needed work
+ Naname Saigo Drum Section
+ Per survey completed after first run-through
+ worked in pairs on individual sections, then rotated and worked with others teaching new partner how to play specified part
+ 1-vs-All drive for section
+ discussed what made coming in together during this drill feel good/bad
+ Set roles for Primer
+ Konneri Saigo
+ It takes a minimum of 8 counts to get out of konneri pounding and back in with a bo
+ Kaeshi asks if all pounders are in position to start, waits for a yes response, then counts in pounders
+ Taiko counts(1, 2, So-Re) in the Saigo after it is called by konneri pounder
+ Daiso Aprons for this Primer
+ Thank you to Diane for finding these half aprons
+ Feedback from Diana and Christine: it was difficult to tell who was MM member and who was not during their Primer
Next Week:
+ Assign rice prep, reminderer
+ Introduce rice washing techniques with everyone
+ Bring $3 +tax for apron for Primers
+ Solidify Konneri