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#11 Swing practice with 12 rhythms
physical, drumming, rhythm
(Period: 20/Apr/2021〜20/Oct/2021)
# 11 Swing practice with 12 rhythms
Try "Air Drumming" the 12 kinds of rhythms that we worked on in lesson # 10. In this menu you can also do rhythm practice while training to properly use the wrist / elbow / finger joints. In addition, the advanced lesson include training content that is directly linked to the "finger technique" that is indispensable for stick work. This program is perfect for those who want to acquire supple and sharp arm swings.
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#10 12 Elementary rhythm blocks
rhythm, drumming, logic
(Period: 16/Feb/2021〜16/Aug/2021)
#10 12 Elementary rhythm blocks
I picked up 12 elementary smallest rhythm blocks which you should remember when playing taiko. Rhythm exists infinitely, but most of them are made up of these 12 rhythms.By learning these rhythm`s Kuchi-Shoga and right/left combination and music notes, you should be able to learn the phrases of new songs smoothly, and to immediately understand and copy the rhythms which semeone play.
#1 Try 256 rhythm patterns
rhythm, drumming, logic
(Archive Delivery)
20/Apr/2021〜20/Oct/2021
#1 Try 256 rhythm patterns
This is the perfect lesson to people who wants "to increase variations of rhythm" "to improve rihgt-left balance".
There are several advice for drumming rhythms clearly at a constant tempo. You can exercise again and again watching this video.
In the [ADVANCED] video, there are higher leveled explanations and more difficult practice menu. You can gain a deeper understanding of the theme. Also good for those in the leadership position in a group.
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#2 "MITSU-UCHI" variations
rhythm, drumming, expression
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20/Apr/2021〜20/Oct/2021
#2 "MITSU-UCHI" variations
Mitsu-uchi is widely used as a basic rhythm, regardless in folk entertainments and new Kumi-daiko style. In this lesson, you practice to play 8 Mitsu-uchi patterns adding some accents. In this practice, there are some important points to play a smooth and comfortable base, and ideas to improvise various cool phrases.
In the [ADVANCED] video, you can experience playing base with Hase`s Odaiko performance, and get a original cool phrase!
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#3 Physical trainings
physical, logic
(Archive Delivery)
20/Apr/2021〜20/Oct/2021
#3 Physical trainings
Let's work on some training menus with the aim of creating a body that can make good sounds and good appearance playing as easy as possible. These are not so hard trainings that puts a heavy load on the muscles. Pay close attentions to each part of the body, make it fully operate, and link them to create a flexible movement.There might be hidden the tips that can greatly improve your performance!
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#4 Practice for Timing
rhythm, timing, drumming, logic
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#4 Practice for Timing
One of the characteristics of Wadaiko is that it has a large action for drumming. But it is difficult to measure the exact timing because of that, especially drumming on the "back beat".
Using Nohgaku's "Sanbasoh" as a motif, we will find some hints on "to take timing" techniques, which are very important in traditional Japanese performing arts.
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#5 Play in 1 bar
rhythm, timing, drumming
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#5 Play in 1 bar
It covers almost 100 of the basic rhythm that is most suitable for usual hand exercise. There is no commentary this time, and you will be immersed in playing the 1 bar rhythm. By learning those many rhythms into your body, you will be able to calmly respond to unexpected ad lib and solo performances, and it will be very useful when writing songs. Above all, this practice is fun! !!
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#6 Separations of right/left,
ON/OFF part1
drumming, timing, expression, logic
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#6 Separations of right/left, ON/OFF 1
Some people add unnecessary extra force on swing up arm at the same time drumming by one hand. This is a obstacle to create an accurate rhythm and supple/sharp movements. By moving right/left arm differently and by being able to control two types of touch ON/OFF, the quality of your current performance should be dramatically improved. Try to learn these techniques through #6-7lesson.
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#7 Separations of right/left, ON/OFF part2
drumming, timing, expression, logic
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＃7 Separations of right/left, ON/OFF 2
Continuously we work on to send commands to each arms properly, and to divide drumming ON/OFF sound. Playing "light, small, soft" is essential for dramatic expression of "big, strong, powerful". Although there are high-leveled contents, let’s practice repeatedly and learn them.
You can enjoy Mikita`s multiple set drumming performance in [ADVANCED] video.
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#8 Play MIKITA`s original phrase
expression, logic, rhythm
(Period: 26/Sep/2020〜26/Mar/2021)
# 8 Play MIKITA`s original phrase
You can learn a short but catchy and cool phrase with 4/4 time signature and 8 bars! You can use the phrase for free.
In this lesson, you can learn how to read Japanese "tatefu" score, a exercise menu which is effective to play the phrase smoothly and clearly. Mikita shows some models of solo performance.
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#9 TEGUMI - Hand combination
rhythm, timing, drumming, logic
(Period: 10/Jun/2020〜10/Dec/2020)
#9 TEGUMI - Hand Combination
Japanese Taiko emit a very loud sound, so playing Taiko involves big movements. To master TEGUMI(Hand Combination) is very important for you to play rhythms smoothly and to synchronize actions in a group performance.
In the standard video, you can learn 7 rhythm`s TEGUMI which are typical and minimum. And the advanced video, there are some detailed descriptions of the relation of TEGUMI & KUCHI-SHOGA(rhythm singing).
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