Odaiko (Experienced) | December 17 (Th) 7:15-8:15pm | Ryuji Hamada
In this session Ryuji will work you hard through playing typical Odaiko phrases and improvising. There will be an emphasis on technique and form. Please bring your own Odaiko bachi.
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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