Workshop 2—Solid Shime Daiko Playing

Good shime daiko technique will improve your technique on all sized taiko.  This class will concentrate on the intricate shime daiko techniques and patterns found in the lively festival music of Edo Bayashi (Tokyo festival music). This technique is quite refined and has applications to all sized taiko. Emphasis will be on timing, playing with precision, grip, sound, nori (groove), and relaxing.