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    Taiko drumming originated in Japan as a traditional art form involving synchronized movements like martial arts, with emphasis on musical technique, proper form and stance, respectful attitude, and channeling energy. The document outlines the 4 principles of Taiko drumming and provides an example session plan where participants explore the art form through various songs while focusing on elements like playing at different volumes and speeds as well as taking turns leading and soloing.

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    Taiko drumming originated in Japan as a traditional art form involving synchronized movements like martial arts, with emphasis on musical technique, proper form and stance, respectful attitude, and channeling energy. The document outlines the 4 principles of Taiko drumming and provides an example session plan where participants explore the art form through various songs while focusing on elements like playing at different volumes and speeds as well as taking turns leading and soloing.

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    Originally a traditional form of Japanese drumming, but in the 1950’s it became a performance

    style that is still practiced today in Japan and around the world.

    It’s marked by its dynamic playing style - with many synchronized movements reminiscent of
    martial arts.

    4 Principles of Taiko

    Musical Technique: This is the "how to" of playing the drums. It is how hard or soft to hit or how
    fast or slow to play. We learn how best to strike with our bachi (drumsticks) and where to hit the
    drum. It also includes how we learn our music which may be by imitation or through oral or
    written notation.

    Kata: Form and stance are important to martial arts and taiko. This is where we learn how to
    stand and how to move. It is important to show both strength and grace.

    Attitude: As artists we learn to respect ourselves and others, to respect the drums and,
    especially, the culture and history of taiko itself. We also have a respect for the things we have
    not learned yet. It is keeping a "beginner's mind" and understanding that no matter how much
    we know we still have much more to learn. There is always something we can improve.

    Ki: "Ki" is the energy that flows through everything. We put our energy into the drums when we
    build them and when we play them. Shark Taiko members from years before have also put their
    ki into the drums and the group.
    -we can be mindful and present in the moment we’re having, and put all that energy into this
    activity to better enjoy it even more.

    Session Plan

    Opening intro to Taiko Drumming

    How we’ll explore it in our session


    - While we won’t be learning the intricate movements and techniques of Taiko drumming
    (as those take many years to master) today we’ll be focusing on
    - Musical technique (playing loud, soft, fast, slow)
    - Attitude (listening mindfully as we play)
    - Go over the “commands”
    - Raise drum up, play loud
    - Lower drum down, play quiet
    - Listening for the leader to play fast or slow
    - And the gesture for stopping
    - Mention that the members will have the chance to lead the group using these
    commands later in the session.
    Song 1

    I’ve been working on the railroad

    Introduce basic beat, let everyone get comfortable with it.

    Sing through the song

    Song 2

    Everyone starts with the basic beat, each person in the circle has the opportunity to have a
    “solo”

    Remind the group of the idea of respect and the attitude of listening to the person who has the
    solo. Instruct the group to think of their playing as supporting that person as they play out

    Song 3

    It’s a long way to tipperary

    Song 4

    You are my Sunshine

    In between verses, two (or three) people will have a solo together. Instruct them to listen to
    each other and try to play together

    Song 5

    Clementine

    Song 6

    Conducting improvisation

    Lead the first one, and then open the floor to other people who want to try and lead.

    Song 7

    Happy Wanderer

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