Module 6 covers: * Stretching * Basic Renshu * Mitsu-uchi and how to practice this in the future (other sticking combinations) * Soloing an introduction and approach to a fixed number of bars for solos. * Study the accompaniment to the solo section. * Solos in 8 beats can be arranged into various groups eg,…
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Kerryn Joyce – Percussion – Renshu with Mitsu-uchi
Module 5 covers: * Stretches * Renshu with Mitsu-uchi * Independent stroke using the repetition exercise 1-8-1 * Introducing On and off beat accents in an exercise called 4,2,3’s. * Applying the above to the composition Turbine * Cool down
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Kerryn Joyce – Percussion – Renshu
Module 4 covers: * Stretches * Taikoz Renshu – 3 speeds * Introduction the Call and Response – Western technique as a compositional tool (there may be a guest appearance in here too!) * Review all the material of Turbine to date introduction Theme A, B, A plus add Call and Response
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Kerryn Joyce – Percussion – Theme B of Turbine
Module 3 covers: * Stretches * Taikoz Renshu – alternating Basic Renshu with mitsu-uchi * 1-8-1 independent strokes * Study the next theme which is Theme B of Turbine * Review introduction, Theme A,and Theme B * Cool down
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Sophie Unsen – Percussion – Japanese Counting
Welcome Back. Today’s module covers: • Warm Up Exercises • Japanese Counting • Introduction to Nagadodaiko • Introduction to Bachi • Basic Stroke: Grip • Taikoz Classic Renshū • New Piece: Dirt Rhythm
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Elliott Orr – percussion – Introduction to the Djembe
Module 1 covers: Introduction to the Djembe History, context and meaning. Technique of the Djembe Bass, Tone and Slap. Key points: Djembe, pronounced with a silent ‘d’, means ‘to gather in peace’. The djembe is always accompanied by the doundouns, they are a family of drums. The largest is the Doundounba (‘ba’ means big). The…
Module 2 covers: * Stretches * Taikoz Renshu alternating with mitsu uchi x 2 * 1-8-1 independent strokes to build on endurance and speed * Introduction to Theme A of Turbine * Review of the introduction followed by Theme A, * Cool down
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Kerryn Joyce – Percussion – Introduction to Mitsu-uchi
In these modules we will study various techniques and develop a number of skills to equip students in the basics of wadaiko: the music and practise of the Japanese drum. Students will then apply their technique to my composition called Turbine. There are a number of levels of complexity within this module. The areas that…
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Elliott Orr – percussion – High Drum Part
Module 6 covers: This module is the wrap up for Zebola, including the High Drum part. Drum drum speedy faster speedy is the mnemonic for this part. The complex thing about this rhythm is that it has a different dominant pulse. The best way to come to terms with the difference between the two different…
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Elliott Orr – percussion – Song with Mid Drum Part
Module 5 covers: Zebola – continued In this module I present the Mid Drum part as well as the chant. The words: Zebola, Zebola kani Zebola Aiey aiey (or aioh) Ok, doing the chant may feel a little awkward. My experience is the only way to make it work is to simply go full throttle…