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Beginner Workshop

In this three-day workshop, you will learn about the history of Taiko and the fundamentals of Taiko drumming. You will learn common rhythms and backbeats along with drumming drills and exercises on the beta (flat) stand, and work towards performing a traditional Taiko piece. We hope you will come away with an appreciation for the art of Taiko and basic drumming skills to help you begin your Taiko journey.

 

Skills you will learn:

- Proper stance, how to hold the bachi (drumsticks), drum strike form

- Playing on beta (flat) stand

- Backbeats and rhythms

- Working towards a traditional Taiko piece

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Beginning Taiko Workshop Series (Three Consecutive Sundays)

Calgary Japanese Community Association

2236 29 St SW Calgary, AB T3E 2K2​

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Sunday, Oct 20 from 6:15 to 8:30 PM

Sunday, Oct 27 from 6:15 to 8:30 PM

Sunday, Nov 3 from 6:15 to 8:30 PM

 

Check back here for other upcoming workshop dates!

With support from:

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With gratitude and respect, we acknowledge Moh’kinsstis and the traditional territories of Treaty 7, home to the Blackfoot Confederacy (Siksika, Kaikai, Piikani), the Tsuut'ina, the Îyâxe Nakoda, and Métis Nation of Alberta (Districts 5 and 6), and all people who call this land home.

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