Odaiko (Beginners) | December 16 (We) 6:15-7:15pm | Sophia Ang
Odaiko – “grand drum”. As befits the name of the instrument, coming to grips with the ‘grandest’ of all the taiko takes some practice and uses every part of our body – from the toes to the very tip of the bachi. Even just holding your arms above your head is challenging, let alone unleashing a barrage of cool rhythms! Sophia will take your through the technical basics and introduce you a series of stylistic phrases.
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NOTES:
- Beginner sessions are aimed at the player who has either never experienced the topic on offer, or has only touched on it once or twice beforehand; if you are unsure of where you might fit, speak to your class teacher
- Experienced sessions are aimed at the more advanced player who has working knowledge to a strong grasp of the topic on offer; if you are unsure of where you might fit, speak to your class teacher
- No warm-ups included in the class; please warm-up beforehand
- Wear loose-fitting clothing and bring a towel and water bottle
- Bring your own nagado and odaiko bachi; please notify a Taikoz member if you need to purchase bachi
- Yataibayashi nagado-bachi can be supplied for the relevant session
- As most Hour Of Power sessions involve sustained playing, please consider your fitness before booking in (if in doubt, consult your GP)
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HOUR OF POWER TIMETABLE
(Note that times differ from night to night)
WEEK 1
December 8 (Tu) 7:15-8:15pm: Katsugi Okedo (Beginners) | Teacher: Claudia Wherry
December 9 (We) 6:15-7:15pm: Rhythm Development (Beginners) | Teacher: Kerryn Joyce
December 9 (We) 7:30-8:30pm: Improvisation (Beginners) | Teacher: Claudia Wherry
December 10 (Th) 7:15-8:15pm: Uchikomi-geiko (All welcome) | Teacher: Ian Cleworth
December 11 (Fr) 6:30-7:30pm: Hachijo (Beginners) | Teacher: Kerryn Joyce
WEEK 2
December 14 (Mo) 7:15-8:15pm: Improvisation (Experienced) | Teacher: Ian Cleworth
December 15 (Tu) 6:15-7:15pm: Katsugi Okedo (Beginners) | Teacher: Ryuji Hamada
December 15 (Tu) 7:30-8:30pm: Hachijo (Experienced) | Teacher: Ryuji Hamada
December 16 (We) 6:15-7:15pm: Odaiko (Beginners) | Teacher: Sophia Ang
December 16 (We) 7:30-8:30pm: Yataibayashi (Beginners) | Teacher: Sophia Ang
December 17 (Th) 7:15-8:15pm: Odaiko (Experienced) | Teacher: Ryuji Hamada
December 18 (Fr) 6:30-7:30pm: Rhythm Development (Experienced) | Teacher: Ian Cleworth