Taiko Videos: A + B Sections & Bridge

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Taiko Drummers Video

This video is of the SGI-Houston taiko drummers. This is a special learning session with Daigoro Aska that occurred early this year in preparation for our Zone Mini-Festival. Please take note that the three players in front are playing the odaiko part, while the players in the back are playing shime. These two parts cater [...]

Making Taiko Drum

Making Taiko drums: Buckets (10-15 gallon) are good for high pitched drums that are typically used to keep the beat. (these are like the smaller drums you’ll see in the videos aka shime daiko). Sticks (Bachi) should be thinner too for more rapid and accurate playing. Snare sticks are a pretty standard size… but they can [...]

Taiko Drum Stand Plans

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