tsukeshime bachi (usually smaller diameter, softer "hou" wood)
earplugs
warmup
- copycat based on Days 1, 2, 3 Hand Coordination
- while counting
- while counting precisely
Importance of bounce
- bachi types
- how to hear it: taking turns
-- multiple hits
-- tonal difference when gripping stick tightly
- how to see it: sideways at mirror
-- tip of bachi
- how to feel it: bachi against fingers
Losing the bounce
- as group, starting with heavy bachi (throwable bachi)
- ignoring others, starting at a comfortable speed
- taking turns, head tilt to indicate when you're unsure
Teach 16's Drill
- 1, 2, 3, 4
- 4+, quiz
Serial sticking call and answer: R L R L
- I call
- student calls: think of hardest combo, 4x
- new student calls, no breaks
Run 16's Drill
Goal: dribbling the bachi
Using a bouncy surface (drum pad, mouse pad, couch cushion, steering wheel), practice "dribbling the bachi". Focus on using only the elbow, only the wrist, and only the fingers, then some of all of them. Which works best for you? What is your ideal tempo with that bachi on that surface?
Next week, you will demonstrate dribbling the bachi on the taiko.