Taiko Course in Edinburgh
| Event detail | |
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| Date: | Tuesday 29 September 2015 |
| Time: | Every Tuesday 6.45pm or 8.30pm |
| Venue: | St Johns Church, Princes Street |
| Town: | Edinburgh |
| Post Code: | EH2 4BJ |
| Map view: | view location on map |
| Price: | £120 or £70 for under 30's |
| Tel: | 01357 522 008 |
| Book online: | http://shop.taiko.co.uk/products/102-glasgowedinburgh-taiko-workshop.aspx |
Taiko drumming - "Wadaiko" - is an energetic, physical and highly choreographed art form. Originally from Japan, with roots going back hundreds of years and encompassing a variety of styles, rhythms and movement, this traditional folk art is now developing and spreading as a modern European art form.
Now is the chance for people here in Scotland to experience a full course of this exciting discipline which is energetic & fun & learnt alongside other taiko enthusiasts!
There are two course options, both are suitable for complete beginners but as a rule we try to guide first-timers to the earlier class. The course will take the participants step by step from the stance, to the bachi drumstick grip through to learning a performance piece.
Tuesdays 6:45 - 8:15 pm - "Kitsune"
An energetic festival-style piece using the upbeat and funky shichisan ("donko") rhythm.
Tuesdays 8:30 - 10:00 pm - "Buchiawase"
A traditional piece from Kanagawa Prefecture, where as part of a festival praying for plentiful fishing, the taiko players compete in this fighting taiko style, with the best players winning the best catch.
Please contact us on info@taiko.co.uk or 01357 522 008 for more details and to reserve your space.