The way of taiko
By: Heidi Varian ; with a taiko glossary by David Leong.
Publisher: Stone Bridge Press
Published: 2005
Place of publication: Berkeley, CA
Language: eng
Number of pages: 127
ISBN-13: 9781880656990
Subjects: Taiko -- History; Taiko (Drum ensemble) -- History; Taiko -- Instruction and study
Description: "Varian presents an understanding of Taiko to a beginner by basically presenting everything they need to know to get started, not only in appreciation, but also the use of Taiko for their own purpose and enjoyment."
Table of contents: title: Introduction : the heartbeat of Japan; title: A brief history of taiko. Drums in ancient Asia ; Drums in ancient Japan ; Branches of the taiko family tree ; Martial arts ; Traditional Japanese music ; Taiko in modern Japan ; Taiko in America; title: Understanding sounds and movements. Taiko (Japanese drums) ; Gakki (instruments) ; Kiai (vocalizations) ; Regalia and costumes; title: Enjoying live performance; title: Training in the way. Karada = body : physical strength and endurance ; Kokoro = spirit : self-control and playing from the heart ; Waza = action : musicianship, skill, technique ; Rei = etiquette : respect, courtesy, unity; title: Taiko resources; title: A taiko glossary / by David Leong.