Event

2-Day Taiko Intensive

"1-ee-and-uh Truffle Hunt"

"Without a doubt, the most important drill I've learned in my taiko career." -- Kris Bergstrom

Designed to shake out the bugs lurking in beginning and intermediate taiko players' stick control and rhythmic understanding, "1-ee-and-uh Truffle Hunt" uses the foundational "1-ee-and-uh Drill" in a variety of configurations to focus on dexterity basics. Learn the 16 hand combinations that underlie the majority of taiko rhythms as well as a systematic approach to uncovering and overcoming your weakest patterns. With before-and-after evaluations, the intensive aims to provide measurable improvement in four technical areas -- stick control, timing, improvisation, and the learning of new rhythms -- and teach a self-sympathetic approach to practice that is uplifting and effective.

Taught by the teachers of LATI.

Video and audio recording is encouraged but all recordings must be released under the Free Art License 1.3. Please read and understand this license before recording. http://onensemble.org/2008/12/free-art-license/

Participants should bring:
a variety of batchi sizes if available
earplugs
water
notepad
lunch, or money for eating out (restaurants nearby)
enthusiasm and a rested brain!