TAIKOPROJECT was founded in 2000 in Los Angeles, California by a group of young, emerging taiko drummers led by Bryan Yamami and Masato Baba. The group continues to define a modern American style of taiko, blending traditional forms with an innovative and fresh aesthetic.
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About Masato Baba
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Workshop 1—Kane: Technique, Interlocking Rhythms, Movement
We will learn the basics on how to play the atarigane for the first half of the workshop. For the second half, we will explore interlocking rhythms and movement with the atarigane.
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Workshop 2—Kane: Technique, Interlocking Rhythms, Movement
We will learn the basics on how to play the atarigane for the first half of the workshop. For the second half, we will explore interlocking rhythms and movement with the atarigane.
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Workshop 3—Fue: Beginning Technique, Drills, and Scales
We will learn various techniques on how to approach the shinobue on #6, #7, and/or #8 utabue which are shinobue tuned to a Western scale. We will learn different scales that I use to compose melodies.