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What's a shakuhachi?
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japanese flute, 1-1/8' long, played by air blown directly across the cut. Difficult for breath control, pitch blending.
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Who are the Komoso?
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Masterless samurai turned monks. Formed a sect of Zen Buddhism. "blowing Zen" became their meditative practice.
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What's a koto?
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Japanese piano, has a large repertoire of solos and chamber ensemble works for koto and other instruments. Children especially girls were taught to play the koto.
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What's a Taiko?
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"Drum" or a "Great Drum", feudal japan used to motivate troops for battle. Drums are also used in Shinto Shrines, drumming used to celebrate a successful harvest.
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"New Tradition"
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Started by San Fransico. Taiko Dojo formed in 1968 by Selichi Tanaka. Model for all other taiko doho in US and Japan. Now numbers over 200 students for the ages 4-60+.
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San Fransico Taiko Dojo
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Kumi daiko= ensemble made of various sizes and toher percussion. Mixed music with demanding choreography and staging
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Today Taiko
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In US in particular they are symbol of ethinic pride, some dohos only open to Japenese American.
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Fresno Gumyo Taiko
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Youth Taiko group.
Associated with Betsun Buddhist tempo |
