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Taiko
Taiko is the Japanese art of drumming. Originally the music of the court and temple, the drums were played singly or in pairs. The modern style of taiko performed as an ensemble is called kumidaiko. This style was created by a jazz drummer, Daihachi Oguchi, in 1951 and has since gained worldwide popularity.
The word "taiko" literally means "drum" or "fat drum." When used in certain compound words, such as for styles of playing, types of drums, and ensembles, the "T" sounds like "D" and it is spelled "daiko."
Sites in Taiko
Taiko Drums From A Small Planet
Listen to and play taiko, information about the Minnesota based dance and taiko group Sanseiyonseikai, and links.
The Beat Goes On
An article by Wendy Whiteside on the evolution of taiko to its modern day form. References and links.
Phil's Taiko Page
A Taiko artist presents his history, an introduction, lists of various drums, a survey, and links.
Rolling Thunder: The Taiko Resource
Provides a resource for information about Japanese Taiko drumming. Offers sales of Taiko Drums and instruments.
Kuni's HomePage
Information about Hi no Taiko with photographs and audio samples of performances with explanations and terms, a Yoko-bue, the Japanese bamboo flute, tutorial, and links to Taiko sites. [Japanese, English]
Taiko.us
Resources for new groups. Free web sites, public domain music to play and teaching drills to use in classes.
Devon and Cornwall Japan Society: Taiko Drumming in the UK
Article on the emergence of taiko, including the British groups Atsuki Daiko, Mugenkyo, and Kagemusha.
Kumidaiko.com: Taiko News
Provides daily news about Japanese drumming. Offers a forum and a store with taiko-related merchandise.
Kumidaiko.com - Taiko News
Taiko News Updated Daily
Hydaiko
A network site for taiko players. The site serves as a place where people with a new idea can find Taiko players.
TaikoInfo.org
Provides a detailed and accurate source of information on the Japanese instruments and related goods of ensemble taiko, or kumidaiko
Taiko Ring International
Websites that promote the art and history of taiko drumming. |
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