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Taiko During Social Distancing

4/6/2020

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Picture"Gomi-daiko" or practice drum made from a trash can - sitting on a homemade naname stand made from scrap wood
As cherry blossoms burst forth on trees around the Washington DC area, Nen Daiko and Dounen Daiko are reminded that normally we would be performing taiko at many events. That's not the case this year due to the COVID-19 pandemic, with all events cancelled and everyone doing social distancing.

But that doesn't mean we aren't playing taiko because taiko is such a big part of our lives! Members of Nen Daiko and Dounen Daiko have been practicing at home on our gomi-daiko (trash can drums), drum pads and pillows. We have been meeting regularly to stay connected as performers and friends. 


How is Nen Daiko Practicing?

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Within the first week of social distancing, members of Nen Daiko put together song-specific work-outs. In addition to everyone's personal physical conditioning routines, we set a shared physical challenge goal that we aimed to do at least 2-3 times per week. These have included:
  • Pulling on our stretchy bands to strengthen chest muscles
  • Crab walks - Tying our stretchy bands above the knees and side-stepping
  • Balancing on one foot while standing on a towel
  • Squats
  • Lunges
  • Bachi raises
  • Drumming drills
  • Planks. And more planks.

We choose three activities per week to keep the goal more achievable.
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How is Dounen Daiko Practicing?

Dounen Daiko is our teen group, and we have been doing our practices virtually for one hour every Sunday. Our goals for this practice are to work out together, as well as connect and have fun.
While Zoom and similar technologies are incredible tools, they are not great for playing taiko together due to the lag time in all our internet connections. When we trying to play together, it creates a cacophony! Our style of taiko playing is called kumidaiko, or playing together, so we keep bumping up against this technology as we practice.

We have adjusted our playing to have everyone on mute and just play in each other's company (but not practicing timing). We also play one at a time - for example, each person plays one line of a song, and then the next person plays line 2 etc.

Part of our warm-up is "oroshi" meaning we play to a metronome that gradually speeds up. The first week, we put the metronome beside one person who unmuted, but even then the metronome would slow down and speed up based on that person's internet connection. This week we learned a new idea, which was to pick a speed and have everyone set up their own metronome. We keep the metronome at one number, and then double our speed a few times. For example, if the metronome was set to 100 beats per minute, we might play:
  • once every 4 beats for a few minutes
  • once every 2 beats for a few minutes
  • once every beat for a few minutes
  • twice every beat for a few minutes ending with a roll

Another activity that we did was to come up with four-beat solos for each letter of the alphabet. Then each Dounen Daiko member would play the solo that spells out their names. Here are the four-beat solos that we drafted:

A - Don Don Don Don
B - Doko Don Doko Don
C - Don Su Don Su
D - Don Doko Don Don
E - Don (Diagonal) Don (Diagonal)
F - Doretsuku Doretsuku
G - Yo-OH - Don Don
H - Bam Su Bam Su
I - Doko Doko Doko Don
J - Don Su Doko Don
K - Su Don Doko Don
L - PointDon Doko Don Don
M - Bam, RightUp, LeftUp, Bam
N - Don Don Bam Bam
O - Doko Doko Don Don
P - Su Don Su Don
Q - Sore Sore Don Don
R - Su Doko Doko Don
S - Doretsuku (slow)
T - Don Doko Doko Don
U - Sun Don Doko Don
V - Kaka Kaka Don Don
W - Don Don Kaka Kaka
X - Smile
Y - Don Don Twirl
Z - Be happy​

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Getting Creative with Re-creating Taiko Instruments

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One challenge of playing at home is that we don't have our drums or other instruments in our homes.

Ryan, a Dounen Daiko member, was inspired to build his own gomi-daiko and stand from a tire and scrap wood recycled from a box spring.

Here are Ryan's detailed instructions for how to build your own gomi-daiko with a tire and scrap wood. 


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For Nen Daiko's song Chemistry, we need one drum up high and one down low. Nen Daiko member Carla rigged up her ladder and her gomi-daiko to practice this song at home. 
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For Nen Daiko's song Man'in Onrei, we need to practice playing chappa, or hand-held cymbals, while doing the choreography. We found that holding metal lids in our hands to make a "click" sound at least gave us some sensory feedback while practicing.

How Do We Stay Motivated?

The author Gretchen Rubin has a framework called the Four Tendencies which explains what motivates people. The tendencies are:

1) Upholders - respond well to expectations that are set both externally and internally 
2) Obligers - respond well to rules externally created but can struggle to follow through on goals they set for themselves
3) Questioners - respond well to rules they set for themselves but can struggle to follow externally created goals
4) Rebels - struggle to follow rules set for themselves or by others unless it is tied to their core identity

The most common type is Obligers and given that Nen Daiko and Dounen Daiko choose to practice in a performing group with its built-in accountability, chances are many of us are Obligers. When we lose the schedule and company of the group, it is difficult for Obligers to stay motivated. The way we can help Obligers is to use virtual meetings to create accountability, or create other systems such as everyone emailing in a video of themselves practicing. How are you staying motivated to practice taiko or whatever skill you care about? Let us know at info@nendaiko.org.

The Importance of Emotional and Social Support

While it is important to maintain and improve our skills and fitness, we also need to give ourselves a lot of grace. People are working or getting laid off, studying, teaching kids and maintaining households in very new circumstances. We are worrying about our families and friends. A tremendous value of being in a taiko group are the social connections and support. 

Ekoji Buddhist Temple has been offering virtual Sunday services which is a wonderful way to become more acquainted with Shin Buddhism and to find peace at this time. 

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Our teens noted that they appreciate how we continue our small traditions such as meditating when we start and end practice. This makes life feel more "normal." Dounen Daiko has been learning American Sign Language each week at practice. This week, our member Trevor's mom made a sign for "quarantine" which was the sign for "alone" under the roof of a house. ​But really, we are not alone - we are together in our love of taiko, thinking about each other as we practice. 

​Nen Daiko and Dounen Daiko looks forward to when we can reconnect in person with our audiences and other taiko performers! Much #TaikoLove to you all!
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Dounen Daiko Celebrates with KID Museum

2/11/2020

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Ekoji’s teen taiko performance group, Dounen Daiko, is now in its third year. Coached by Nen Daiko members, this exuberant group of youth ages 12-17 are growing in confidence and jelling as a team.

​On February 9, the group performed at the KID Museum in Bethesda, Maryland at their Ume Matsuri. They debuted the group’s first original song, Anthem, written by Brant Horio and Emily Ihara. It’s a song about finding your voice and contributing to the world. Each performer has a solo where they play in a way that shares a bit of their personality.

After the performance, Dounen Daiko invited audience members to play taiko. This audience was mostly families with small children, which is always an adorable sight as they peek over the taiko.

Photos by Mike Gallan
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Nen Daiko is heading into our busy performance season during cherry blossoms. Dounen Daiko will join us for some performances:
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  • March 21 - Smithsonian American Art Gallery (National Portrait Gallery) in Washington DC
  • March 28 - Freedom Walk, National Japanese American Memorial in Washington DC
  • March 28 - Cherry Blossom Jubilee at the Torpedo Factory Art Center in Alexandria VA
  • March 28 - Sakura Taiko Takeover at the Tidal Basin in Washington DC
  • April 4 - Sakura Matsuri in Washington DC
  • April 4 - District Wharf Cherry Blossom Festival in Washington
  • April 5 - Sakura Sunday at the National Harbor in Maryland

For details, and to hear about new events as they get added, visit Nen Daiko’s website or follow us on Facebook or Instagram. 

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Dounen Daiko Enthusiastically Performs at Greenspring Retirement Community

11/26/2019

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Dounen Daiko is Nen Daiko's teen taiko group. The group brought energy and cheer to the Greenspring Retirement Community with a performance and drumming session.

The performance started with Dounen Daiko singing as they walked into the room. They were singing the "kuchishoga" or spoken rhythms of the song Renshuu. Then they played the song on the taiko, playing it slower, then faster, then faster. This was the first performance for three of our members.

Next, Greenspring residents were invited to give taiko a try. Dounen Daiko members put the drums on rolling carts and brought the drums to the residents so they could play from their seats and wheelchairs, while some residents leaped at the chance to come up front and play. We played a happy base rhythm while everyone drummed and danced. The performance ended with the song Matsuri, a festive song. 

Thank you to the Greenspring residents for your attentiveness and open-mindedness to our performance. Taiko can be loud, but that didn't dissuade you at all! You seemed to enjoy the feeling of taiko as much as us! We could not ask for a more enthusiastic audience with many people tapping out the rhythms with us and getting into the groove.
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Photos by Mike Gallan
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Thank you to the volunteer coordination team at Greenspring for welcoming Dounen Daiko for our second performance at the community. We look forward to making music with the Greenspring residents again!

​If you are teen ages 12-18 interested in playing taiko with Dounen Daiko, be sure to follow Nen Daiko on Instagram or Facebook. The next time you could join will be September 2020 at our teen workshop. In the meantime, you can try taiko at our monthly open houses.
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Taiko Groups Share Stories through #TaikoLove 2019

11/9/2019

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During October 2019, Nen Daiko hosted a photo and video challenge on social media called #TaikoLove. We encouraged taiko groups around the world to share photos and videos as part of the #TaikoLove photo and video challenge. This is the second year that Nen Daiko led this global community-building initiative. 

Each day in October, Nen Daiko set a taiko-related theme. Taiko performers around the world shared photos or videos based on that theme and tagged posts with the hashtag #TaikoLove. Then everyone looked at each other’s posts to learn from each other. 

Seventy-eight groups or individuals posted at least one #TaikoLove-tagged post. That’s a 35 percent increase from 2018. Groups were in Argentina, Australia, Brazil, Canada, Japan, New Zealand, the United States and Wales. For the first time, groups participated from Israel and Italy. 
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Of those 78 groups or individuals, 26 posted EVERY DAY in October. This is a huge accomplishment for those groups and double those who posted every day last year. 

There were 1,240 tagged posts in total. That’s 40 percent more posts than #TaikoLove 2018. The most popular themes were Anniversary, Dancing, Okedo and Blur. 

Nen Daiko liked or commented on every single post to encourage participation. We also posted highlights every day in a Facebook Group for the taiko community. 

Nen Daiko would like to give a special thanks to Mike Gallan, one of our current apprentices and a long-time Ekoji volunteer. Mike is an excellent photographer and half our posts this year featured his work. Thanks Mike!
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Celebrating Taiko Anniversaries

7/26/2019

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This year is Nen Daiko's 25th Anniversary. It is also the 40th Anniversary of our mentor and sister taiko group, Soh Daiko. In June, Soh Daiko hosted an anniversary concert in New York City. Many Nen Daiko members were able to cheer from the audience. We gave them an engraved wooden bat that can be used to play their largest drums. 
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Soh Daiko with their 40th Anniversary bat given by Nen Daiko - taken at Seabrook Obon by Nick Lehmann
We sewed them a quilted patchwork bag to store the bat.
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Soh Daiko's 40th anniversary concert centered around two main themes: kizuna and okagesama de. Kizuna means "bonds" in Japanese. Soh Daiko invited their alumni to return to the group for the concert, to celebrate the bonds that unite their past and present members. 47 members traveled from near and far to be at the concert and collectively represented all four decades of Soh Daiko's existence. Nen Daiko and Seabrook Buddhist Temple's taiko group, Hoh Daiko, also traveled to the concert in recognition of our bonds with Soh Daiko. Celebrating the bonds of their previous members, sister taiko groups, and friendships within the taiko community and with their audience, also brought home Soh Daiko's other broader theme of okagesama de, which translates to "we are who we are because of you."

​Here is Nen Daiko in the audience at Soh Daiko's 40th Anniversary concert:
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Photo by Brant Horio
To celebrate our own anniversary, we are inviting taiko groups from around the world to #TaikoLove 2019. Last October, we encouraged taiko performers to share photos and videos every day in October. This year, we propose 31 new themes and we are excited to see what people share!

We hope you will join in to our virtual anniversary celebrations by sharing your own taiko photos and videos. Or you can just LOVE all our posts!
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Dounen Daiko Performs at Greenspring Retirement Community

2/15/2019

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Last year, Nen Daiko started a taiko group for teens aged 12-17 called Dounen Daiko, named by Rev. Hayashi, Ekoji’s resident minister, and meaning "child or offspring of Nen Daiko." The group has grown to seven participants. On February 9, they performed at the Greenspring Retirement Community. Nothing motivates like an upcoming performance!
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This was the first time we performed at Greenspring and we hoped the residents would enjoy the show. It was great to see the room fill completely.
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Dounen Daiko started by singing the kuchishoga or the spoken rhythms of the song. Starting with voices rather than drums allowed the audience to get used to the volume. When Dounen Daiko started playing, some residents covered their ears but soon they got used to the sound and feeling of the booming taiko.
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After the show, Dounen Daiko invited residents to play taiko. Some residents walked to the drums while others made their way with wheelchairs and walkers. In some cases, we carried the taiko to their seats. At least half the audience gave it a try. Their beaming faces was the best thank you ever. The Dounen Daiko performers were very encouraging with the residents and seemed to have a natural ability to engage across the generations.
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We saw such an incredible level of enthusiasm from the Dounen Daiko members – both on and off stage. We saw members growing in confidence and skill in just a few months. We are so proud of them and appreciate how well they represent Ekoji with their passion, kindness, and spirit!  
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Thank you to Greenspring Retirement Community (Uvonne and Maria!) and to the parents of the Dounen members who fed all of us before the performance. Thank you especially to Mike Gallan for taking these beautiful photos. Hopefully they will play taiko with us some day!
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Farewell to Brenda

1/22/2019

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This month, Nen Daiko says farewell to Brenda Uyeda who has been a member since 2012 and is moving overseas. We had a delicious potluck to celebrate Brenda, her husband Brad and her 3 daughters.
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Brenda started her taiko journey in Hawaii where she grew up. When she was in middle school, she saw a Kenny Endo concert, where she decided taiko needed to be part of her life. She studied at Kenny Endo’s school and invited his group to play at her wedding, where she and Brad joined in to play the song Oiuchi Daiko. (Brad played the bells.) Brenda managed to do all the big moves, even in her wedding dress.

When they moved to Washington DC, Brenda missed feeling connected to Japanese culture, but she found her northern Virginia family in Nen Daiko.

Brenda says her favorite pieces are the power pieces, but anyone who has seen her performances knows that it’s her smile in the light-hearted pieces that draws the eye. She glows with happiness when playing.

Brenda contributed in many important ways to the well-being of Nen Daiko beyond the stage. She was in charge of our uniforms for many years, and she also coordinated our last big drum re-heading project.

Nen Daiko wishes Brenda, Brad and the kids all the love and best wishes for the next phase in their lives. To the girls, your aunties and uncles will be here with treats and smiles when you visit. Keep learning hula and maybe try taiko soon! To Brad, thank you for all the ways you supported us, as head cheerleader at performances to volunteering for Obon.
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To Brenda, we hope your next taiko group loves you as much as we do, and you keep growing as a taiko player. Mostly, we hope we get to play together again some day.
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#TaikoLove Photo Challenge - October 29-31 - Spirit, Gratitude and Next Generation

11/2/2018

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Why is this photo challenge called #TaikoLove? It is because taiko can build love in a community, and that is so important.

Taiko can bring positive energy to those who feel stressed out and disconnected. It can be a place where people feel appreciated and celebrated each week.

The #TaikoLove photo challenge was a window into all those weekly practices and performances across the world. There are people everywhere sharing the love of taiko with people of all ages. Think about how much taiko helps people to build confidence, experience joy and feel connection.

For one month, we imagined that we were all playing together. What a sound and feeling!
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Thank you to everyone who joined the #TaikoLove photo challenge. We shared our vision for what taiko is and can be for the next generation. It feels sad it's over, but let's keep the conversation going.
Enjoy the posts from the last three days of the photo challenge, and much #TaikoLove to all of you!

How Much #TaikoLove Did We Generate?

#TaikoLove is not measurable, but here are some fun stats about the #TaikoLove photo challenge.

Thirteen groups posted a #TaikoLove post every day in October:
  • Cairns Taiko
  • Denver Taiko
  • Great Lakes Taiko Center - Raion Taiko
  • Ho Etsu Taiko
  • Kazenodaichi Taiko
  • Kiseiko-Mineidanchi
  • Kyo Daiko
  • Naruwan Taiko
  • Puna Taiko
  • San Jose Taiko
  • Shinzui Daiko
  • Tama Daiko

These groups posted more than 20 times:
  • Ikkon Wadaiko
  • Kita no Taiko
  • Ryushin Rosario Taiko
  • ShinDaiko
  • Sophia from Taiko Tides
  • Unit Souzou
  • Yama no Oto

There were 51 groups or individuals who participated - here's the full list of #TaikoLove participants! These groups were located in Argentina, Australia, Brazil, Canada, Germany, Japan, Scotland, Spain, the United States and Wales.

There were a total of 743 posts on the themes during October. 

The most popular theme was October 16 with the theme of  Uniforms - that had 30 posts. The least popular themes were October 22 (Signature Move) and October 29 (Spirit) with 19 posts each. 

Here are the photos from the last 3 days of the campaign!

October 29 - Spirit

Naruwan Taiko
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Day 29 of @nendaiko #taikolove Photo Challenge: SPIRIT! There is no spirit like the spirit we evoke when helping our members celebrate their happiest days! . . . . . #taiko #weddingtaiko #graduationtaiko #spirit #naruwantaiko

A post shared by Naruwan Taiko (@naruwantaiko) on Oct 29, 2018 at 4:36pm PDT

San Jose Taiko
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Anyone else in that Halloween spirit? Join us on Halloween from 5-7:30 in Japantown for taiko performances, trick-or-treating and more! Halloween in Japantown 2018 is almost here!! #taikolove

A post shared by San Jose Taiko (@sanjosetaiko) on Oct 29, 2018 at 4:39pm PDT

Cairns Taiko
Ikkon Wadaiko
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@nendaiko challenge! Day 29 - Spirit! The symbol that represents our spirit! #taikolove #taikoamor #nendaiko #ikkonwadaiko #taikobrazil #taiko #wadaiko

A post shared by Ikkon Wadaiko (@ikkon_wadaiko) on Oct 29, 2018 at 5:43pm PDT

Unit Souzou
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We've got #spirit! #taikolove

A post shared by Unit Souzou (@unitsouzou) on Oct 29, 2018 at 8:25am PDT

Miyako Taiko
Great Lakes Taiko Center - Raion Taiko
Carley Okamura with Kita no Taiko

​Today's Nen Daiko #TaikoLove photo theme is 'spirit'.
This has always been one of my favourite photos of myself because it's so candid. It's not posed, but it really captures the feeling many of us get from taiko
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​Puna Taiko
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#taikolove day 29 - “spirit”: one of our most recent achievements was learning the different parts of “Edo Kotobuki Jishi” - especially the movements which, aside from being physically demanding, can be difficult to really capture the spirit of the lion. A huge thank you to sensei Kenny Endo for helping us to embrace this challenge!

A post shared by Puna Taiko (@punataiko) on Oct 29, 2018 at 4:12pm PDT

Denver Taiko
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Day #29 of the #taikolove challenge. Spirit or "ki" is another key component of a Denver Taiko performance. It's not hard when our members love playing taiko and our spirit shines through. Here are a few photos that capture our spirit and love for taiko and one another! #ki #WereNotTalkingAboutCasperHere #TheFeels

A post shared by Denver Taiko (@denvertaiko) on Oct 29, 2018 at 12:10pm PDT

Shinzui Daiko
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Challenge de @nendaiko #Foto día 29 - Espíritu (Spirit) #amorporeltaiko #taikolove

A post shared by Shinzuidaiko (@shinzuidaiko) on Oct 29, 2018 at 6:45pm PDT

Atlanta Taiko Project
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Day 29 of #taikolove- spirit. We always know that even if we’re having a tough work day playing taiko will put us in the best of moods at rehearsal. Here’s Paige bringing her taiko spirit to practice after mastering a part on our newest song! . . #atlantataiko #atltaiko #taiko #taikodrums #atlantamusicians #japanesedrummers #atlantaperformers #atlantataikoproject #atltaikoproject

A post shared by Atlanta Taiko Project (@atlantataikoproject) on Oct 29, 2018 at 9:12am PDT

Spokane Taiko
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Day 29 of the @nendaiko #TaikoLove challenge is #spirit . I chose this picture to represent spirit. Because of the kids in the background dancing to our playing to the looks on our faces to the hands in the air. Spirit is all of this. Joy in the music and movement, sharing the style of drumming with others, how fun it is to play, and honoring those who performed before us. #TaikoLove #spokanetaiko #taiko #drums #drumming #japanesestyledrumming #spokane #spirit

A post shared by SpokaneTaiko (@spokanetaiko) on Oct 31, 2018 at 10:55am PDT

Ho Etsu Taiko
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"Hey @jmatsu, you got taiko #spirit?" "Ooooh yeah." #taikolove

A post shared by Ho Etsu Taiko (@hoetsutaiko) on Oct 29, 2018 at 7:13am PDT

Triangle Taiko
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Day 29 @nendaiko photo challenge #Spirit! Nothing like a bon dance in the middle of a concert with your community! â–¡ We are always excited to perform at the Raleigh summer concert series, and this year we decided do jump into a bon dance between songs! The community members were very enthralled by the bon dance, and they all joined us with good spirit, a fun way to engage with the audience! #triangletaiko #raleighparksandrec #summerconcert #fletcherpark #raleigh #TaikoLove #community#bondance #japaneseculture #taiko #spiritofjapan

A post shared by Triangle Taiko (@triangletaiko) on Oct 29, 2018 at 10:22pm PDT

Kazenodaichi Taiko
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Day 29 of @nendaiko photo challenge is Spirit. Taiko players show energy and excitement in their performance...this often comes from their spirit! #taikolove 2nd ? by @twigandlensphotography

A post shared by Kazenodaichi Taiko (@kndtaiko) on Oct 29, 2018 at 5:49pm PDT

Sophia at Taiko Tides
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Inktober/#TaikoLove Day 29: "Spirit" - Okay so there's a bit of a story behind this one. In my taiko group's practice space, there's an elevator that randomly opens and closes every now and then. I don't remember ever seeing anyone actually use it. So, that's our resident elevator ghost. I don't know what kind of form our elevator ghost takes, but I figure it must be a little bit like No-Face - kinda lonely, just wants to find a friend and a purpose, probably hungry. No wonder it hangs out with us taiko kids. â–¡ . . . #inktober #inktober2018 #art #artistsoninstagram #artistsofinstagram #drawing #drawingchallenge #pen #ink #inkart #sharpie #sharpieart #mujipens #moleskine #TaikoLove #taiko #nendaiko #spirit #ghost #studioghibli #ghibli #spiritedaway #noface

A post shared by an awkward bean w/ big dreams (@ocean.dreaming) on Oct 29, 2018 at 11:37am PDT

Tama Daiko
Kyo Daiko
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□We’ve got spirit, yes we do! We’ve got spirit, how ‘bout you?!□ @nendaiko #TaikoLove Image Challenge Day 29 theme: spirit. □: Michael Gale; Japanese Cherry Blossom Festival at @morrisarboretum - April 2018. #taiko #wadaiko #drums #drumming #instadrums #instaphilly #philadelphia #philly #spirit

A post shared by Kyo Daiko (@kyodaiko) on Oct 29, 2018 at 6:37am PDT

Kiseiko-Mineidanchi
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Challenge de Fotos #AmorPorElTaiko de @nendaiko - Día 29 - #Espiritu . CHIMUGUKURU es el espíritu okinawense, ese que nos hace tocar con lo más profundo de nuestro corazón y alma, manteniendo con respeto y orgullo los valores inculcados por nuestros antepasados haciéndolos perdurar más allá del tiempo. ---------------------------- . #TaikoLove photo challenge of @nendaiko - Day 29 - #Spirit . CHIMUGUKURU is the Okinawan spirit, the one that makes us touch with the deepest of our heart and soul, maintaining with respect and pride the values ​​inculcated by our ancestors making them endure beyond time. . . . #Minei #Mineidanchi #Kiseiko #Eisa #Sousaku #Taiko #Wadaiko #Kumidaiko #OkinawaTaiko #嶺井 #嶺井団地 #気西鼓 #沖縄太鼓 #太鼓 #創作 #エイサー #igers #ryukyu

A post shared by Kiseiko-Mineidanchi 気西鼓•嶺井団地 (@kmdanchi) on Nov 4, 2018 at 8:18pm PST

October 30 - Gratitude

San Francisco Taiko Dojo
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Although we haven’t posted for every day of the #taikolove challenge, today’s theme was very inspiring: gratitude. And while there are a great many people and groups who are perfect subjects for this prompt, as we look back on 50 years, it seems natural to commemorate someone who was integral to the creation of SFTD, and modern taiko as we know it today: Grandmaster Daihachi Oguchi. Though he is no longer with us, his spirit lives on in thousands of taiko players around the world, and we will continue to honor his memory through sharing the joy of taiko! . . . . . . #taiko #taikolife #sftd50 #sftdspirit #gratitude

A post shared by San Francisco Taiko Dojo (@sftaiko) on Oct 30, 2018 at 2:04pm PDT

Great Lakes Taiko Center - Raion Taiko
San Jose Taiko
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#taikolove Day 30: Gratitude. We can't think of this word in San Jose Taiko without immediately thinking about Roy and PJ. Their decades of hard work and dedication paved the way for all of us to be here and be part of this group. It's still such a treat for all of us to get to see there perform! #sjt45th

A post shared by San Jose Taiko (@sanjosetaiko) on Oct 30, 2018 at 6:29pm PDT

Puna Taiko
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#taikolove Day 30 - “gratitude”: We have so many people to express gratitude, that we almost need a month just for this one topic. We’re fortunate to have so many supporters - family, friends, instructors, and students. However, we’d be remiss not to spotlight the congregation and Directors at Puna Hongwanji Mission for their continuous support. Also - a special “mahalo” goes to Reverend Satoshi Tomioka for his guidance and encouragement. (Not to mention having to hear us practice four nights-a-week!).

A post shared by Puna Taiko (@punataiko) on Oct 30, 2018 at 7:20pm PDT

Cairns Taiko
Kodo
Sophia from Taiko Tides
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Inktober/#TaikoLove Day 30: "Gratitude" - ありがとうございます / arigato gozaimasu / thank you. We say this phrase at the end of every practice and every performance. It's always important to be grateful, to your teachers, your peers, your audience - everyone who helped you arrive where you are, right now. It's both humbling and inspiring. (Apologies if I wrote the characters incorrectly; please let me know if I did!) . . . #inktober #inktober2018 #art #artistsoninstagram #artistsofinstagram #drawing #drawingchallenge #pen #ink #inkart #sharpie #sharpieart #mujipens #moleskine #TaikoLove #taiko #nendaiko #gratitude #thankyou #japan #japanese #calligraphy

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Atlanta Taiko Project
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Combining the last 2 days of #taikolove together- gratitude and next generation. We are grateful for the opportunity to share our love of music with Atlanta through different venues and events. Grateful for the opportunity to form lasting bonds and friendship. Lastly we are grateful to Nendaiko for putting this together and bringing the taiko community together through social media!! Our last picture is our most recent Beginners class after their graduation recital. Our group continues to grow as these beginners morph into performing members.

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Spokane Taiko
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Day 30 of the @nendaiko #TaikoLove challenge is #gratitude . In our group, at the end of each song we bow, perform rei, in gratitude for sharing the song with the audience and for sharing the performance with the other members. And for me, at the beginning, there's a sense of gratitude that I get to play, perform, lead. I am grateful for that. #TaikoLove #spokanetaiko #taiko #drums #drumming #japanesestyledrumming #spokane #gratitude

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Kita no Taiko

The Nen Daiko theme for #TaikoLove today is 'gratitude'.
I think this photo captures a lot of that essence. I am grateful for those who worked hard and broke barriers to grow taiko in North America and make it inclusive. I am grateful for my own community that allows me to stretch the definitions of what taiko is and can be used for, and for my group members who support and challenge me, inspire and grow with me.
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​Yamatai
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This past weekend, Yamatai enjoyed a workshop led by renowned Taiko player Mark H Rooney! Mark H is a performer and teacher whose lessons center around connection, reaction, and interaction. With workshops starting Friday night to Sunday afternoon, the members of Yamatai had ample time to learn as much as possible from him, both while drumming and at dinner at Four Seasons. We had an amazing weekend and can’t thank Mark enough for his kindness and taiko wisdom! □□‍□□#taikolove

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Kazenodaichi Taiko
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Day 30 of @nendaiko October photo challenge is Gratitude. First off, we are grateful to Nendaiko for creating a fun project to bring the taiko community together and share with eachother our experiences! We would like to thank all the amazing teachers we have been so lucky to have. Allison Eckardt has done so much for each of us as individual players, and even more for the work she has done for our ensemble. We have had many amazing professionals teach us as well. The taiko community is such a loving and welcoming group of people, and it is a pleasure to be a part of it. #taikolove #taikocommunity

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Unit Souzou
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We are beyond grateful for so many wonderful people in our community - our students, fans, family and taiko friends. Thank you all from the bottom of our hearts for your support and inspiration! #gratitude #taikolove

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Ikkon Wadaiko
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@nendaiko challenge! Day 30 - Gratitude Well...that’s a special theme! So I would like to take the opportunity to say, as the founder of the group, how grateful I am for having all these people with me. Thank you for believing on my work and my guidance. I’ll always do my best to bring the best for everyone! For me, that is a very special pic since it’s the very first one that every player, a lot of friends and a lot of parents came together. (Yes, we already posted that pic, but that one is THAT special!) Kore kara mo yoroshiku onegaishimasu □□‍♂️ . . #taikolove #taikoamor #nendaiko #ikkonwadaiko #taikobrazil #taiko #wadaiko #kanshanokimochi #arigatou #gratitude

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Ryushin Rosario Taiko
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Poniéndonos al día con el challenge junto al hashtag #gratitud. No importa cuándo grande o pequeño el evento, siempre estamos más que agradecidos de poder participar y sumarnos a distintos eventos. Agradecemos incluso a @nendaiko por dejarnos sumar a un challenge tan lindo que nos ha congregado a los diferentes grupos □□ ****************************** Keeping up with the challenge alongside the hashtag #gratitude. It doesn't matter how big or small an event is, we are always more than thankful to be able to take part of different events. We also thank @nendaiko for allowing us to join to such a nice challenge that has bring all groups together □□ #taikolove #amorporeltaiko #ryushinrosariotaiko

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Denver Taiko
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Day 30 of the # taikolove challenge is full of gratitude. We are so thankful for every connection we have made through this photo challenge, performance, workshop, etc. We also always say thank you by bowing after each piece and giving a final bow at the end of every performance. Okagesamade and domo arigato. #FullOfThanks #Okagesamade #ItsALittleDustyInHere

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Shinzui Daiko
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Challenge de @nendaiko #Foto día 30 - Gratitud (gratitude) #amorporeltaiko #taikolove #rei

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Kyo Daiko
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??‍♀️???‍♂️October is nearly over and it has been both a challenge and a blast to participate in this @nendaiko #TaikoLove Image Challenge! For today’s theme of gratitude, our heartfelt thanks to Nen Daiko for putting us all up to this!??‍♂️???‍♀️ • It’s been a month of walking down memory lane, reflecting on what we do, meeting new groups, learning new ideas from each other, seeing how we differ or how we’re the same (food!?), and looking ahead to the future. • We each don’t always have the time, the money or the opportunity to connect in person, so it’s wonderful to find new ways like this to make connections with fellow #taiko players around the world. ?: Maya Laincz (May 2014, Uniqlo Grand Opening at the @kop_mall ) #taiko #wadaiko #drums #drumming #instadrums #gratitude

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Naruwan Taiko
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Day 30 of @nendaiko #taikolove Photo Challenge: Gratitude! Sometimes it is the simplest thing to describe, as depicted and said by Ms. R, "Grateful for taiko and the little things in life." . . . #taiko #gratitude

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Ho Etsu Taiko
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This is the second-to-last day of the #taikolove photo challenge and today’s theme is #gratitude. We’re so grateful for all that taiko has given us: the people we’ve met, the places we’ve gone and the music we’ve made.

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Issho Daiko
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Hemos empezado los talleres con Kaoly Asano, fundadora de @gocoo59, para aprender su tema ELEVEN □ ¡Qué lujazo tenerla en Madrid! Y qué maravilla colaborar entre @taikomon @sayakoantona e @isshodaiko #isabelromeotaiko para organizar esta pedazo de experiencia vital. . Y esta foto vamos a incluirla en el #desafio de @nendaiko día 30: #gratitud #amorporeltaiko. □□□ . . . . We have begun the workshops with Kaoly Asano, @gocoo59 founder, to learn her song ELEVEN □ What a treasure to have her in Madrid! And how fantastic to work together @taikomon @sayakoantona and @isshodaiko #isabelrometaiko in organising this amazing life experience. . . We're going to include this picture in @nendaiko 's #challenge for day 30th: #gratitude #taikolove . . . . #taiko #percusionjaponesa #tamborjapones #taikomadrid #taikoenmadrid #taikoespaña #taikoenespaña #percusion #gocoo #kaolyasano #taikomon #masalladeltaikosayakoantona #isshodaiko #taikolove #conexiontaiko #taikoconnection #eltaikoune #eleven #nendaiko #nendaikochallenge

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Tama Daiko
Kiseiko-Mineidanchi
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Challenge de Fotos #AmorPorElTaiko de @nendaiko - Día 30 - #Gratitud . Aprovechamos este tópico ya casi en el final, para agradecer a NENDAIKO por proponer este maravillo Challenge. Nos dió la posibilidad de descubrir e interactuar con otros grupos de diferentes paises, a la vez que pudimos hacer un repaso interno de nuestros momentos. ありがとう @nendaiko!! ----------------------------- . #TaikoLove photo challenge of @nendaiko - Day 30 - #Gratitude . We take this topic almost at the end, to thank NENDAIKO for proposing this wonderful Challenge. It gave us the possibility to discover and interact with other groups from different countries, while we were able to do an internal review of our moments. ありがとう @nendaiko!! . . . #Minei #Mineidanchi #Kiseiko #Eisa #Sousaku #Taiko #Wadaiko #Kumidaiko #OkinawaTaiko #嶺井 #嶺井団地 #気西鼓 #沖縄太鼓 #太鼓 #創作 #エイサー #igers

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October 31 - Next Generation

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Taiko Together
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Day 30 of @nendaiko #taikolove #gratitude - ManMan wrote this “Thank You Song” for our #TaikoTogether classes to sing about what we are grateful for at the end of each class. #thankyou in #differentlanguages #orffensemble and #taikoensemble (thank you @audreybmorin @kbemiko )

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Soh Daiko
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Over the past month, @nendaiko and many others in the taiko community have shared the ways their #taikolove shines. To honor the #nextgeneration of #sohdaiko, we’re proud to introduce our trainee class of 2018-2019! ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ In our 40 years, Soh Daiko has seen 81 members pass through its ranks. This year, we have seven promising trainees who have already begun practicing with us, and will continue learning and training over the next several months as they aim for membership. Visit sohdaiko.org to learn more about recruitment and this year’s trainee period in our latest post. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ We are proud of how far the North American taiko community has come, and we know we will continue learning and growing stronger together with each new generation! ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ #sohdaiko40th

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Cairns Taiko
Great Lakes Taiko Center - Raion Taiko
Unit Souzou
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Our #nextgeneration of taiko players. We are honored to partner with @ethosmusic to teach weekly taiko classes. #taikolove

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Kyo Daiko
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@nendaiko #TaikoLove Image Challenge Day 31 theme: Next Generation It always makes us happy when little ones show an interest in taiko drumming, whether it be just trying out the drums or taking classes with us. Hopefully we can help inspire a new generation of taiko players to share in the #TaikoLove ! â–¡: Elissa Goldberg, Miranda Gannett, April 2017 at @morrisarboretum #taiko #wadaiko #drums #drumming #instadrums #instaphilly #philadelphia #nextgeneration

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Yeeman Mui
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Day 31 of @nendaiko #taikolove - #nextgeneration - what does next generation of taiko look like to you? What does next generation of taiko mean to you? What does it mean to be the next generation of taiko? â–¡ happy practicing! â–¡

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Puna Taiko
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#taikolove day 31 - @next generation”: Creating a sustainable program has been a goal for the group, and our approach has been two-fold: “Keiki” classes for youngsters and our annual performance group recruitment. Whatever the pathway, our rookie classes are an infusion of new energies, challenges and laughs! Thank you @nendaiko for a great photo challenge!

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Ho Etsu Taiko
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Can’t believe it’s already the final day of the #taikolove photo challenge. Today is all about the #nextgeneration of taiko connections recently forged at a @kadontaiko retreat in Wisconsin. Plus, a bonus Halloween photo. Thanks, Elaine Miyamura, for the cupcakes!

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Shinzui Daiko
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Challenge de @nendaiko #Foto día 31 - Próxima generación (Next generation) Last photo of this challenge. Thank you so much to @nendaiko for make it. We really have fun!! □□□ #amorporeltaiko #taikolove

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Ikkon Wadaiko
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@nendaiko challenge! Day 31 - Next Generation With that last pic, we thanks Nendaiko for that opportunity to remember a lot of good times and to learn more about a lot of taiko group around the world! Arigatou gozaimashita! #taikolove #taikoamor #nendaiko #ikkonwadaiko #taikobrazil #taiko #wadaiko

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San Jose Taiko
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#taikolove Day 31: Next Generation. As a group, we're all for teaching the next generation of taiko players. We do this through things like our Junior Taiko program, our Collegiate Taiko Instensive and our Lotus Preschool residency. We're also really excited for the next generation of San Jose Taiko performers who've debuted with us in the last few years and we're looking forward to our new batch of auditionees who will start their SJT journey in January!

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Denver Taiko
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Day 31 and last day of the #taikolove challenge. The next generation is vital in continuing to have Denver Taiko around for another 42+ years. Here are a few photos of our 2018 graduates performing at the @jacgp_co banquet this past June and we even threw in a short clip because we're wrapping up this amazing journey and October challenge! Thanks for tuning in everyday and keep tabs on our social media for our next performance or happening! #ChallengeComplete #WhatAMonth PC: @karigeha

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Sophia from Taiko Tides
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Inktober/#TaikoLove Day 31: "Next generation" - Combining childhood nostalgia, tradition, and new growth to teach the next generation of taiko players. Also, "Taikotoro". ? Thank you so much @nendaiko for creating the #TaikoLove challenge, and thank you for everyone's support! I had so much fun with this prompt list. Last year I did 8 Inktober drawings, this year I did 20 - shooting for a solid 31 next Inktober. (or sooner!) . . . #inktober #inktober2018 #art #artistsoninstagram #artistsofinstagram #drawing #drawingchallenge #pen #ink #inkart #sharpie #sharpieart #mujipens #moleskine #TaikoLove #taiko #nendaiko #nextgeneration #studioghibli #ghibli #myneighbortotoro #totoro

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Spokane Taiko
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Day 31 of the @nendaiko #TaikoLove challenge is #nextgeneration . Our group doesn't have a youth group, so our next generation comes from those that we have performed in front of, who we have given a chance to feel the way bachi vibrates against the head of a drum. Here is our director giving that chance to kids and adults alike in Missoula, Montana at the University of Montana's International Festival in 2015. #TaikoLove #spokanetaiko #taiko #drums #drumming #japanesestyledrumming #spokane #nextgeneration

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Naruwan Taiko
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Final Day of @nendaiko #taikolove Challenge: NEXT GENERATION! We may be loud...we may be energetic...but we are quiet as a mouse compared to our Naruwan kiddos! Here's to our family continuing to grow and may our spirit and energy on the taiko continue to be free and pure like that of these children! . . . Thank you, @nendaiko for the fun month and opportunity to share our stories and learn about each other! . . . #taiko #nextgeneration #naruwantaiko

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Yama no Oto
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@nendaiko #TaikoLove final day! The next generation! Teaching is such a big part of what I do, and I’m constantly amazed by my young students. The future of taiko is bright!

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Triangle Taiko
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What a pleasure it has been to participate with our kindred taiko hearts for @nendaiko photo challenge this month. What is more precious than sharing your love and dedication to the taiko art than with your own children #nextgeneration (yes she has ear plugs in! â–¡) Arigato Gozaimashita #triangletaiko #japanesedrumming #TaikoLove #arigato #thankyou #babydrummer

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Atlanta Taiko Project

Lastly we are grateful to Nen Daiko for putting this together and bringing the taiko community together through social media!! Our last picture is our most recent Beginners class after their graduation recital. Our group continues to grow as these beginners morph into performing members.
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Kiseiko-Mineidanchi
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Challenge de Fotos #AmorPorElTaiko de @nendaiko - Día 31 - #ProximaGeneracion . “Desafiemos a los jóvenes a que provoquen un cambio” Y así llegamos al final, lo logramos □□! (Aunque 5 días tarde □) Gracias @nendaiko por esta linda experiencia □□‍♂️ ----------------------------- . #TaikoLove photo challenge of @nendaiko - Day 31 - #NextGeneration . “Let's challenge young people to bring about change" And so we come to the end, we did it! □□(Although 5 days late □) Thanks @nendaiko for this beautiful experience □□‍♀️ . . . #Minei #Mineidanchi #Kiseiko #Eisa #Sousaku #Taiko #Wadaiko #Kumidaiko #OkinawaTaiko #嶺井 #嶺井団地 #気西鼓 #沖縄太鼓 #太鼓 #創作 #エイサー #igers

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Tama Daiko
Kazenodaichi Taiko
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Day 31 is Next Generation. We are excited to be able to help spread the joy of Taiko to the next generation. #taikolove

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Ryushin Rosario Taiko
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Cerramos el challenge después de un mes entero junto a esta hermosa propuesta de @nendaiko. Challenge final #proximageneracion, algo que nos llena de orgullo y de esperanzas. Tenemos fe de que lo mejor está por llegar □□ **************************** We end today this challenge after a whole month following this beautiful @nendaiko proposal. Last challenge: #nextgeneration, something that makes us very proud and fills us with hope. The best is yet to come □□ #taikolove #amorporeltaiko #ryushinrosariotaiko #nendaiko

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#TaikoLove Photo Challenge - October 24-28 - Bachi, Friendships, Odaiko, Intensity, Teaching

10/29/2018

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The #TaikoLove photo challenge was initiated by Nen Daiko to engage taiko groups and individuals around the world. As of October 28, 52 groups and individuals have shared photos as part of the #TaikoLove photo challenge adding up to almost 700 posts. Check out the contributions from October 24-28. 

October 24 - Bachi

Shinzui Daiko
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Challenge de @nendaiko #Foto día 24 - Bachi #amorporeltaiko #taikolove

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Heather Mitchell-Buck
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it’s #bachi day in the #taikolove challenge! here’s my #everydaycarry (#taiko edition) @nendaiko @timbuk2

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​Fushicho Daiko Dojo

​Phoenix Taiko Kai showing off their fun, fiery bachi. Anyone know what song this goes with?
Kita no Taiko
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The theme for today's #TaikoLove from Nen Daiko is 'bachi'. Here we are with odaiko bachi promoting our Hit Like a Girl women's workshop. Photo by Daniel Torres
Follow up on Bachi theme...we can't talk about them without bachi mishaps! Daniel might not appreciate it, but I can't get over this clip, I find it hilarious! â€‹
Ikkon Wadaiko
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Spokane Taiko
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Day 24 of the @nendaiko #TaikoLove challenge is #bachi. We don't have any specific photos of bachi so I decided to share photos where the bachi kind of became a focal point of the photo. One photo is from Perry Street fair in 2017. The other from Fairchild Airforce Base during their Asian Pacific American celebration. #TaikoLove #spokanetaiko #taiko #drums #drumming #japanesestyledrumming #spokane #bachi

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Atlanta Taiko Project
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Day 24 of the #taikolove challenge- bachi. #atlantataiko #atltaiko #taiko #taikodrums #atlantamusicians #japanesedrummers #atlantaperformers #atlantataikoproject #atltaikoproject

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Ryushin Rosario Taiko
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Challenge ya casi llegando a su fin, hoy: #bachi, fiel compañero ******************** The Challenge is almost getting to its end, today: #bachi, old friend of ours #taikolove #amorporeltaiko #ryushinrosariotaiko

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Triangle Taiko
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@nendaiko Day 24 photo #Bachi !! Photo courtesy of @alsuwaidi.fahad #TaikoLove #triangletaiko #taiko #nendaiko

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Kazenodaichi Taiko
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Day 24 is Bachi! Bachi are the sticks we use to play taiko. They come in a variety of wood types, lengths, thicknesses. The variety allows us to play different drums, and to also get different sounds out of the drum. Kat-garoo pictured here is collecting bachi after a demo we did at an anime convention. #taikolove

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San Jose Taiko
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#taikolove Day 24: Bachi. We couldn't play taiko without our bachi (drumsticks). Swipe left to learn how Mitchell cares for his bachi (full video on our YouTube channel), the awesome way you get to label your bachi when your last name is Chiba, what dozens of bachi waiting for a home look like and what happens when you get a little too excited playing shime...

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Great Lakes Taiko Center - Raion Taiko
Cairns Taiko
Unit Souzou
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That feeling when you break your first pair of #bachi. #TaikoLove

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Ho Etsu Taiko
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We spread #taikolove with our #bachi or drumsticks. Sometimes we burn the broken ones like at last weekend’s @kadontaiko retreat.

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Puna Taiko
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#taikolove Day 24 - “bachi”: sometimes they snap, sometimes they’re autographed, and sometimes you get a bunch of new ones in all at once (and it’s better than those book orders back in elementary school!). One things for certain though, they’re utterly essential.

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Denver Taiko
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Day 24 of the #taikolove challenge! Today is about our bachi or stick. We have a variety of bachi & each of our members has a different pair to play our different drums & to their preference. You can see in the photo that we some beautiful models that are each holding a different pair of bachi to play a chu-daiko (middle size drum), ohida (large flat drum), shime-daiko (small drum), & odaiko (big drum). #BachiModels #FreshBachiSmell

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Sophia from Taiko Tides
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Inktober/#TaikoLove Day 24: "Bachi" - I think the best word to describe how I feel when I have my bachi in my hands would be "invincible". Holding a pair of bachi always makes me feel stronger, more confident, and, yes, cooler. It's also really interesting to see how much I've progressed with how I handle my bachi. This drawing was inspired by a guy I practice with, who I'll keep anonymous for now. He has a really natural and beautiful way of using his bachi as an extension of himself. I'm not sure how much my own bachi technique has improved by watching him perform, but I hope one day I'll be able to play just as well. . . . #inktober #inktober2018 #art #artistsoninstagram #artistsofinstagram #drawing #drawingchallenge #pen #ink #inkart #sharpie #sharpieart #mujipens #moleskine #TaikoLove #taiko #bachi #nendaiko

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Tama Daiko
Kyo Daiko
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@nendaiko #TaikoLove Image Challenge Day 24 Theme: bachi (taiko drumsticks). It's always sad when one's favorite bachi break, especially if it's in the middle of a performance! In our dojo we give new life to broken bachi: many have been turned into a cool looking way to store our stuff! â–¡: Elissa Goldberg #taiko #wadaiko #drums #drumming #instadrums #instaphilly #philadelphia #philly #recycle #storagesolutions #bachi

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Naruwan Taiko
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Day 24 of @nendaiko #taikolove Photo Challenge: BACHI! "Every dent, break, and signature is a cherished memory." You can never have too many bachi! Where do you buy yours? Do you make your own? And where do you store them? . . . . . #taikolovephotochallenge #taiko #bachi

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Yama no Oto
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@nendaiko #taikolove photo challenge Day 24: Bachi! I’ve found that school groups love seeing the different sizes of bachi, so I usually try and bring a selection of different kinds of (non-blood-stained) bachi.

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LA Miyake Kai
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Day 24 of the @nendaiko #TaikoLove challenge is BACHI! Like these beautiful #MiyakeTaiko bachi at @asanotaikous imported all the way from Japan!

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Kiseiko-Mineidanchi
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Challenge de Fotos #AmorPorElTaiko de @nendaiko - Día 24 - #Bachi . Para esta temática respoteamos los bachi decorados por los chicos de Nihongo Gakko en el Taller de Eisa del año pasado -----------------------------. #TaikoLove photo challenge of @nendaiko - Day 24 - #Bachi . For this topic, we repost the bachi decorated by the kids from Nihongo Gakko in last year's Eisa Workshop. . . . #Minei #Mineidanchi #Kiseiko #Eisa #Sousaku #Taiko #Wadaiko #Kumidaiko #OkinawaTaiko #嶺井 #嶺井団地 #気西鼓 #沖縄太鼓 #太鼓 #創作 #エイサー #igers

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October 25 - Friendships

Kodo
Yama no Oto
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@nendaiko #taikolove Day 25: friendship! If you recently watched our @taikocommunity #taikothon video, you’ll already know that we were friends before taiko peeps. Check out our video Taiko Story!

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Naruwan Taiko
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Day 25 of @nendaiko #taikolove Challenge: a really special one today...FRIENDSHIP! "What makes the taiko community so great is that you get to meet a variety of different people and create lasting friendships. We don't just play taiko together. We've explored hiking trails, screamed together at theme parks, helped the community, gone on food adventures, celebrated holidays, and even watched the latest superhero movies together. We have become a family, which makes drumming together that much more special." . . . #taiko #friendship #family #love #naruwantaiko

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Genbu Daiko
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Established bonds or new relationships, FRIENDSHIP is truly important. ♥️ . . . @nendaiko #taikolove #friends #friendship #サンディエゴ #玄武 #太鼓 #友達 #sandiego #genbu #taiko #genbudaiko

A post shared by Genbu Daiko of San Diego (@genbudaiko) on Oct 25, 2018 at 3:39pm PDT

Kyo Daiko
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We meet a lot of interesting characters and start new friendships through playing and performing taiko. Today, we’re throwing it back to just 6 months ago when we made a new, ah, phriend at a Philadelphia Phillies game. @nendaiko #TaikoLove Image Challenge Day 25 theme: friendships. ?: Copyright©️2018 The Phillies, Philadelphia Phillies vs. Pittsburgh Pirates, April 20, 2018 #taiko #wadaiko #drums #drumming #philadelphia #philly #whyilovephilly #phillylovenotes @phillies #TBT #youcanstandundermyumbrella #throwback #Phanatic #friendship

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Ho Etsu Taiko
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#Friendships that koala together, stay together. #taikolove

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Sophia from Taiko Tides
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Inktober/#TaikoLove Day 25: "Friendships" - I really like the taiko pieces where you have two (or more!) people facing each other while playing, like Isamigoma/Tombane. At first it feels awkward to keep eye contact, but then you really get to CONNECT with your fellow players. Also, both mistakes and those perfectly-performed-moments are better with a taiko buddy cheering you on. It's a great bonding experience. â–¡ . . . #inktober #inktober2018 #art #artistsoninstagram #artistsofinstagram #drawing #drawingchallenge #pen #ink #inkart #sharpie #sharpieart #mujipens #moleskine #TaikoLove #taiko #friendships #nendaiko

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Triangle Taiko
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Day 25 @nendaiko photo challenge is #Friendship. We are so blessed to have a mixture of cultures and personalities and celebrated individuality and we love going and doing and sharing not only #taiko, but #life together! (Funny how the same person is always the selfie originator!! â–¡â–¡) #TaikoLove #nationalmall #taikotakeover #asheborozoo #cupajoe #triangletaiko #bestfriendgoals

A post shared by Triangle Taiko (@triangletaiko) on Oct 25, 2018 at 12:13pm PDT

Kazenodaichi Taiko
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Day 25 of @nendaiko photo challenge is Friendship. Our group has become very close. We spend time together at events like weddings, taiko conferences, long car rides, trivia night...#taikolove . . . . Kris Bergstrom is the one sleeping, if you couldn't tell. He knows this photo exists...but we have never shared it publically....until now....like 2 years later. Thanks for riding with us to ECTC Kris! Blame @taikoproject for giving me the idea

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Issho Daiko
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Retomamos el #Desafío de @nendaiko. Día 25: Amistad. Así celebramos el 1er aniversario de IsshoDaiko □ Este diciembre cumplimos 2 años. . . . . We're back to @nendaiko 's #challenge, day 25: Friendships. This is how we celebrated our 1st Issho Daiko anniversary □□ In December we'll celebrate the 2nd. . . . . #taiko #taikolove #percusionjaponesa #tamborjapones #taikoenespaña #taikoespaña #eltaikoune #taikoconnection #conexiontaiko #isabelromeotaiko #isshodaiko #aniversario #friendship #amistad

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Denver Taiko
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Day 25 of the #taikolove challenge is about friendships! We believe Denver Taiko is a family and the friendships we have built with one another is one of the keys to our success. These photos capture some of our best times together over the past couple of years. #4evafriends #StuckWithEachOther #FamilyMakesTheDreamWork

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Ikkon Wadaiko
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Kita no Taiko
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Cairns Taiko
San Jose Taiko
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As a 45 year old organization, many friendships have been made by people within our group as well as with people from around the world. One of these friendships we're extremely fortunate to have is with the group Kodo. Our early members became friends with the pioneering members of Kodo even before they were Kodo, back in the 70s when they were still part of Ondekoza. This friendship has continued through the years and is now part of the fabric of the new generations of both of our groups. We were so happy to have them come to our studio last year when they were on tour to enjoy some good food and dance Ei Ja Nai Ka while helping them celebrate their groups 35th Anniversary. SJT ❤️ @kodoheartbeat #taikolove

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LA Miyake Kai
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#TaikoLove Day 25: FRIENDSHIP Friendship can come in many forms, and for #lamiyakekai most of those bonding experiences have something to do with food! #nagashisomen @nendaiko

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Great Lakes Taiko Center - Raion Taiko
Puna Taiko
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#taikolove day 25 - “friendships”: We could spam photos for today’s theme - finding just a handful of photos was tough! Since our performance group is primarily youth, the turnover is high. Still - a lot of our drummers current and past have maintained their friendships even after moving on to new adventures!

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Shinzui Daiko
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Challenge de @nendaiko #Foto día 25 - Amistades (friendships) #amorporeltaiko #taikolove #ourtaikofriends

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Carrie from All Things Taiko
Ryushin Rosario Taiko
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Generar un vínculo bueno es tb parte de lo que buscamos como objetivo. Las buenas relaciones se reflejan en las presentaciones, es bueno contar con acompañeros así para pasar diferentes experiencias juntos #amistades ******************** To be able to create a good bind is also part of our objectives. Good relationships are reflected in the performances we have, it is good to be able to count with partners like this to go through our different experiences together #friendship #taikolove #amorporeltaiko #ryushinrosariotaiko

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Atlanta Taiko Project
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Combo of Day 21 & Day 25 of #taikolove - backstage/friendships. Down time before performances or rehearsals are often spent playing with silly filters or enjoying a glass of wine and chatting with one another. Taiko has brought the greatest friendships of all to our lives! #atlantataiko #atltaiko #taiko #taikodrums #atlantamusicians #japanesedrummers #atlantaperformers #atlantataikoproject #atltaikoproject

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Spokane Taiko
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Day 25 of the @nendaiko #TaikoLove challenge is #friendships. Just a couple of group selfies. #TaikoLove #spokanetaiko #taiko #drums #drumming #japanesestyledrumming #spokane #friendships

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Tama Daiko
Kiseiko-Mineidanchi
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Challenge de Fotos #AmorPorElTaiko de @nendaiko - Día 25 - #Amistades . En la recta final de este desafío (aunque bastante retrasados), hacemos referencia a la frase publicada por @nendaiko para este tema: "Las amistades son lo que te sucede mientras estas ocupado tocando Taiko" (derivado de la frase de J. Lennon) Gracias a todos los amigos que hicimos a lo largo de estos años! ---------------------------- . #TaikoLove photo challenge of @nendaiko - Day 25 - #Friendships . In the final stretch of this challenge (although quite delayed), we refer to the words published by @nendaiko for this topic: "Friendships are what happens to you while you are busy playing Taiko" (derived from the words of J. Lennon) Thanks to all the friends we made over this years! . . . #Minei #Mineidanchi #Kiseiko #Eisa #Sousaku #Taiko #Wadaiko #Kumidaiko #OkinawaTaiko #嶺井 #嶺井団地 #気西鼓 #沖縄太鼓 #太鼓 #創作 #エイサー #igers

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October 26 - Odaiko

Kyo Daiko
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@nendaiko #TaikoLove Image Challenge Day 26 theme: odaiko. We have 3 odaiko made by Mr. Toshi Kato of California and they all measure 30” in diameter. Needless to say, we LOVE playing them! □: Stephen Kimmel; Tom and Christina playing Odaiko Kakeai Kihon Kyoku by Kenny Endo at @morrisarboretum in April 2017 #taiko #wadaiko #drums #drumming #philadelphia #philly #instaphilly #instadrums #katotaiko #odaiko

A post shared by Kyo Daiko (@kyodaiko) on Oct 26, 2018 at 11:57am PDT

San Francisco Taiko Dojo
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Odaiko stands are best built by committee...or something like that. â–¡ To see our newest odaiko in action, grab your ITF ticket today!! Link: http://www.sftaiko.com/tickets-itf50 . . . . #taiko #taikolife #odaiko #sftd50 #drums #percussion #sanfrancisco #sanmateo #worldmusic

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Unit Souzou
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Our #Odaiko holds a special place in our hearts. This beautiful Asano Taiko big drum adds drama to our performances with its presence and sound, whether we choose to open with a startling strike or leave the audience in anticipation. #TaikoLove #odaiko

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Young Park
Yama no Oto
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@nendaiko #taikolove day 26: Odaiko!

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TaikoArts Midwest
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Doing some more #TaikoLove posts and today’s word is #ODAIKO Check out this beautiful shot of our leader Jennifer Weir on the Odaiko. @nendaiko Photo credit: @richryanphoto #taiko #taikoartsmidwest #power #grace #artistry

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Denver Taiko
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Day 26 of the #taikolove challenge! Are you still with us? Today we offer you a photo of our odaiko and 2 of our tall members that make it look small here! We swear it's bigger in person! â–¡ This was taken at the annual Mother's Day event at @tagawagardens performance. We hope to see you at Tagawa Gardens and other performances soon! #OpticalIllusion #OrIsIt? #Odaiko

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Yeeman Mui
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Day 26 @nendaiko #taikolove #odaiko - there are many ways to build or embrace your relationships with the odaiko... #taikowomen #womenintaiko #taikopower #expressiveness #truthfulness #authenticity

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San Jose Taiko
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As a group, we're very lucky to have multiple odaiko (big drums) including our newest, a five foot one inch diameter hiradaiko made by Toshi Kato of Kato Taiko. Swipe through to see it in action and see a short bit from our concert preshow on in. @tkato50 #taikolove

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Naruwan Taiko
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Day 26 of @nendaiko #taikolove Photo Challenge: ODAIKO! Let's face it; while we all love playing the odaiko, it is by far the most difficult piece of equipment to move around. Especially when you got no elevator nearby.... . . . . #taiko #odaiko #naruwantaiko

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Issho Daiko
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@nendaiko #taikolove #challenge #Desafío día 26: #odaiko. . . . . Odaiko: El tambor grande // The big drum. . . . . Foto ? @marasaiz.photo . . . . #taiko #percusionjaponesa #tamborjapones #taikomadrid #taikoenmadrid #taikoespaña #taikoenespaña #percusion #isabelromeotaiko #isshodaiko #nendaiko #nendaikochallenge #eltaikoune #conexiontaiko #taikoconnection #marasaizphotography

A post shared by Issho Daiko (@isshodaiko) on Oct 27, 2018 at 3:01pm PDT

Great Lakes Taiko Center - Raion Taiko
Ikkon Wadaiko
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@nendaiko challenge! Day 26 - Oodaiko #taikolove #taikoamor #nendaiko #ikkonwadaiko #taikobrazil #taiko #wadaiko

A post shared by Ikkon Wadaiko (@ikkon_wadaiko) on Oct 26, 2018 at 7:38am PDT

Cairns Taiko
Kazenodaichi Taiko
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Day 26 is Odaiko! Dobbs again crushing it on Odaiko. #taikolove

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Kita no Taiko
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Nen Daiko's #TaikoLove theme for today is 'odaiko.' Here's a different view, after repairing its hide, we use a litter to lift our odaiko back onto the stand. It's not that heavy for this number of people, but we want to treat it very carefully.
Puna Taiko
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#taikolove Day 26 - “odaiko”: aaaah, the eponymous odaiko. For us at Puna Taiko, an instrument that we really should focus on more! Tonight’s photos highlight our workshop with Yoshikazu sensei, building our o-hira, and a special guest odaiko artist at a Halloween gig many years ago!

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Ho Etsu Taiko
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Every taiko player knows that the keys to moving the #odaiko are teamwork and #taikolove.

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Sophia from Taiko Tides
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Inktober/#TaikoLove: "Odaiko" - Had some fun with negative space on this one! (I also put a nagative of the original on the second slide, plus the concept sketch b/c it looks funny â–¡) The odaiko is one of my favorite drums to play. I love how challenging and dramatic and intense it is. It's also one of the more iconic images of the art of taiko - a lone drummer testing the limits of their strength and stamina with an odaiko solo. . . . #inktober #inktober2018 #art #artistsoninstagram #artistsofinstagram #drawing #drawingchallenge #negativespace #pen #ink #inkart #sharpie #sharpieart #mujipens #moleskine #TaikoLove #taiko #odaiko #nendaiko

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Spokane Taiko
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Day 26 of the @nendaiko #TaikoLove challenge is #odaiko. These were taken at KSPS studios in March this year. #TaikoLove #spokanetaiko #taiko #drums #drumming #japanesestyledrumming #spokane #odaiko

A post shared by SpokaneTaiko (@spokanetaiko) on Oct 26, 2018 at 8:27pm PDT

Ryushin Rosario Taiko
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Nos salteamos temática para reservar foto especial y pasamos a la de #odaiko ✌□ ************************* We skip the hashtag of today's challenge to make a special post and go right to #odaiko ✌□ #taikolove #amorporeltaiko #ryushinrosariotaiko

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Tama Daiko
Atlanta Taiko Project
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Day 26 of #taikolove -Odaiko. It’s difficult to get our huge Odaiko to performances sometimes so when we do bust it out, we go crazy!! . . #atlantataiko #atltaiko #taiko #taikodrums #atlantamusicians #japanesedrummers #atlantaperformers #atlantataikoproject #atltaikoproject

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Triangle Taiko
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Day 26 @nendaiko photo challenge is #Odaiko. Wanted to showcase this beautiful drum in the background made by Jim Sink of #earthspirittaiko . (Who is in the the left of the photo) This opportunity during our joint concert was amazing, including the fact that he has made many of their drums and is trying to pass on his craft knowledge to others. #TaikoLove #triangletaiko #drumconcert #taikodrums #asheboronc #shareknowledge

A post shared by Triangle Taiko (@triangletaiko) on Oct 26, 2018 at 11:47am PDT

Shinzui Daiko
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Challenge de @nendaiko #Foto día 26 - Odaiko #amorporeltaiko #taikolove #odaiko

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Kiseiko Mineidanchi
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Challenge de Fotos #AmorPorElTaiko de @nendaiko - Día 26 - #Odaiko . Nuestros Odaikos de Eisa observando a los chicos de la taller, ansiosos y expectantes de entrar en acción. ----------------------------- . #TaikoLove photo challenge of @nendaiko - Day 26 - #Odaiko . Our Eisa Odaikos watching the workshop people, anxious and expectant to take action. . . . #Minei #Mineidanchi #Kiseiko #Eisa #Sousaku #Taiko #Wadaiko #Kumidaiko #OkinawaTaiko #嶺井 #嶺井団地 #気西鼓 #沖縄太鼓 #太鼓 #創作 #エイサー #igers #Taller

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October 27 - Intensity

San Jose Taiko
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That intensity when you're at minute 8 of playing odaiko for a 9 minute song... #taikolove #7lands

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Naruwan Taiko
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Day 27 of @nendaiko #taikolove Photo Challenge: When are Naruwanians the most intense? When they're HANGRY. . . . . #taiko #naruwantaiko #feedherplease #intensity

A post shared by Naruwan Taiko (@naruwantaiko) on Oct 27, 2018 at 7:20am PDT

Unit Souzou
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Day 27 of the NenDaiko taiko challenge and the word of the day is #intensity. We think Toru's face says it all. #taikolove

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Denver Taiko
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Day 27 of the #taikolove challenge and we're talkin intensity today! Check out this concentration on playing the shime along with a little sweat! â–¡ #WeDontSweatWeGlow #GirlPower

A post shared by Denver Taiko (@denvertaiko) on Oct 27, 2018 at 1:26pm PDT

Great Lakes Taiko Center - Raion Taiko
Yama no Oto
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@nendaiko #taikolove Day 27: Intensity. Odaiko Battle with @marts.360 ! (â–¡: @d.sato.art)

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Ho Etsu Taiko
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Narimono, small but mighty. #intensity #taikolove

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Cairns Taiko
Puna Taiko
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#taikolove Day 27 - “intensity”: while we’re definitely working on smiling more on stage, sometimes a strong intense expression can be striking as well!

A post shared by Puna Taiko (@punataiko) on Oct 27, 2018 at 12:35pm PDT

Issho Daiko
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@nendaiko #Desafío #challenge Día 27: Intensidad / Intensity. . . . . #taiko #percusionjaponesa #taikolove #taikomadrid #taikoenmadrid #taikoespaña #taikoenespaña #percusion #isshodaiko #isabelromeotaiko #nendaiko #nendaikochallenge #taikoconnection #conexiontaiko #darlotodo

A post shared by Issho Daiko (@isshodaiko) on Oct 29, 2018 at 1:07pm PDT

Tama Daiko
Kazenodaichi Taiko
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Day 27 is intensity! Intensity to me can relate to a look on one's face, dynamics, choreography, and even lighting/ staging. Intensity doesn't mean loud, or fast necessarily. Intensity can be small, focused movements. #taikolove

A post shared by Kazenodaichi Taiko (@kndtaiko) on Oct 27, 2018 at 3:13pm PDT

Kiseiko-Mineidanchi
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Challenge de Fotos #AmorPorElTaiko de @nendaiko - Día 27 - #Intensidad . Intensidad: Grado de fuerza o de energía con que se realiza una acción o se manifiesta un fenómeno, un sentimiento. ----------------------------- . #TaikoLove photo challenge of @nendaiko - Day 27 - #Intensity . Intensity: Degree of force or energy that performs an action or manifests a phenomenon, a feeling. . . . #Minei #Mineidanchi #Kiseiko #Eisa #Sousaku #Taiko #Wadaiko #Kumidaiko #OkinawaTaiko #嶺井 #嶺井団地 #気西鼓 #沖縄太鼓 #太鼓 #創作 #エイサー #igers

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Aber Taiko
Ryushin Rosario Taiko
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Hace falta que digamos por qué elegimos esta foto para el challenge de hoy? #intensidad Te queremos Dieguito! ********************* Do we need to clarify why we chosed this pic for today's challenge? #intensity We love you Diego! #taikolove #taikophoto #ryushinrosariotaiko #amorporel taiko

A post shared by Ryushin Rosario Taiko (@ryushinrosariotaiko) on Oct 26, 2018 at 9:54am PDT

Ikkon Wadaiko
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@nendaiko challenge! Day 27 - Intensity Day 28 - Teaching For day 27 a pic of our Chichibu Yatai Bayashi. For day 28 a pic of us and Minowa-sensei from Japan! #taikolove #taikoamor #nendaiko #ikkonwadaiko #taikobrazil #taiko #wadaiko

A post shared by Ikkon Wadaiko (@ikkon_wadaiko) on Oct 29, 2018 at 5:42pm PDT

Atlanta Taiko Project
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Day 27 of #taikolove - intensity. sometimes you have to scream to bring it out the best in you . #atlantataiko #atltaiko #taiko #taikodrums #atlantamusicians #japanesedrummers #atlantaperformers #atlantataikoproject #atltaikoproject

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Kita no Taiko
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'Intensity' is the #TaikoLove theme for today. Here I am performing Santoko as an oni for our 2014 production. You have to be really focused to play taiko in a mask!
Kyo Daiko
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@nendaiko #TaikoLove Image Challenge Day 27 theme: intensity. If you have ever seen us perform Aoba Castle, composed by our very own Paul Butler (based on the popular Japanese song Kojo no Tsuki by Rentaro Taki) then you understand why this piece is the musical embodiment of intensity. As the two sides battle each other with archers and sword fights, the tension slowly builds. It continues to grow as the generals enter the battle and our heroes fight. It all comes to a head during an intense melee involving both armies. How does the battle end? You'll have to come watch us perform the piece to find out! â–¡: Elissa Goldberg at the 2018 Sakura Taiko Takeover at the Tidal Basin in Washington, DC. #taiko #wadaiko #drums #drumming #instadrums #intensity

A post shared by Kyo Daiko (@kyodaiko) on Oct 27, 2018 at 1:12pm PDT

Spokane Taiko
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Day 27 of the @nendaiko #TaikoLove challenge is #intensity. Aaron and Johanna in 2014 were highly focused and Aaron, Anna, Finn, Amanda, and Mari were equally focused in 2018. #TaikoLove #spokanetaiko #taiko #drums #drumming #japanesestyledrumming #spokane #intensity

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Sophia from Taiko Tides
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Inktober/#TaikoLove: "Intensity": Taiko + Star Wars = TAIKO JEDI KNIGHT (bonus points if you got the reference before reading the caption â–¡) . . . #inktober #inktober2018 #art #artistsoninstagram #artistsofinstagram #drawing #drawingchallenge #stippling #pen #ink #inkart #sharpie #sharpieart #mujipens #moleskine #TaikoLove #taiko #intensity #nendaiko #starwars #theforceawakens

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Shinzui Daiko
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Challenge de @nendaiko #Foto día 27 - Intensidad (Intensity) Nada más intenso que yatai bayashi □ #amorporeltaiko #taikolove

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Triangle Taiko
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Day 27 @nendaiko photo challenge #intensity. Love this photo found linked to a festival from years past where you can still feel the energy and unity from the performers. #triangletaiko #internatonalfestival #powerful #taiko #drumming #unity #oneness #performance #TaikoLove

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October 28 - Teaching

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Day 28 of the #taikolove Photo Challenge, Theme - Teaching. Tanaka-Sensei, after 50 years, still teaching. It is often said, performers move audiences but teachers change lives. Sensei has done both...and for 50yrs. But because of his teaching, countless lives have been changed by his passion, dedication, effort...his pioneering mission from which he has never wavered from... and I for one am so ever grateful for I am one of those countless lives that have been changed...
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San Jose Taiko
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#taikolove Day 28: Teaching. Teaching is a huge part of what we do in San Jose Taiko. Whether it's teaching at the North American Taiko Conference, our own Collegiate Taiko Intensive, our Junior Taiko program or any number of other classes and workshops we teach, we love sharing taiko with everyone we can.

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Puna Taiko
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#taikolove Day 28 - “teaching”: while we’ve been extremely fortunate to have studied under practitioners from near and far; we also strive to pass on what we’ve learned to others. This has been accomplished through our Sunday classes as well as outreach programs at other temples or organizations. Truly, teaching is one of the best ways to REALLY learn something!

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Genbu Daiko
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Teachers are educators, mentors, and protectors. They are also completely dependent on their students seeking the power of knowledge. . . . @nendaiko #taikolove #teacher #teaching #サンディエゴ #玄武 #太鼓 #先生 #sandiego #genbu #taiko #genbudaiko

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Mark H. Taiko
Shinzui Daiko
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Challenge de @nendaiko #Foto día 28 - Enseñanza (Teaching) ❤️ #amorporeltaiko #taikolove

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Cairns Taiko
Spokane Taiko
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Day 28 of the @nendaiko #TaikoLove challenge is #teaching. Every summer, our group does a tour of the local libraries for the summer reading program. We do about 3 songs, then give the kids a chance to play. Here is Jean and Finn leading during the hands-on portion of the hour. #TaikoLove #spokanetaiko #taiko #drums #drumming #japanesestyledrumming #spokane #teaching

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Triangle Taiko
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Day 28 @nendaiko photo challenge #teaching . We have begun to expand our group knowledge base to include mochi pounding techniques introduced to us by Toshi Kato almost a year ago. @tkato50 #lataikoinstitute #triangletaiko #mochipounding #mochitsuki #TaikoLove #taiko

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Naruwan Taiko
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Day 28 of @nendaiko #taikolove Photo Challenge: TEACHING! "There is nothing more special than seeing someone's eyes light up when they hit a taiko for the very first time, as if they were just introduced to their immense and spectacular potential." . . . #taiko #naruwantaiko #teaching #taikolovephotochallenge Photo by @madzandkidz

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Sophia from Taiko Tides
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Inktober/#TaikoLove Day 28: "Teaching" - A quick sketch today, from a teacher's point-of-view. I recently started teaching a new piece to some of the newer members of our taiko group, and it's been pretty interesting. So far, I've learned that flexibility, patience, and positivity are the most important qualities to keep in mind. It's my first time teaching a taiko piece, so sometimes it can get frustrating, but it's pretty amazing when you watch your trainees perform together for the first time. Think "bad-ass musical training montage à la 'I'll Make A Man Out of You' (from Mulan)." ? . . . #inktober #inktober2018 #art #artistsoninstagram #artistsofinstagram #drawing #drawingchallenge #sketch #pen #ink #inkart #sharpie #sharpieart #mujipens #moleskine #TaikoLove #taiko #teaching #nendaiko

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Denver Taiko
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Day 28 of the #taikolove challenge is about teaching! We love being able to share the art of taiko with the youth in out Junior Denver Taiko program, when we're hosting workshops, and even in the middle of a performance! There is nothing like hitting a taiko for the 1st time. #SharingIsCaring #HeyMomILearnedSomethingToday

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Kiseiko-Mineidanchi
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Challenge de Fotos #AmorPorElTaiko de @nendaiko - Día 28 - #Enseñanza . Compartir nuestros conocimientos con ellos es parte fundamental de nuestro aprendizaje y crecimiento. Se acaba el año y los talleres se preparan para la muestra de fin de año. El año que viene se abren nuevos talleres y te esperamos con muchas ganas!! ----------------------------- . #TaikoLove photo challenge of @nendaiko - Day 28 - #Teaching . Sharing our knowledge with them is a fundamental part of our learning and growth. The year is ending and the workshops are preparing for the end of the year exhibition. Next year new workshops are opening and we are waiting for you! . . . #Minei #Mineidanchi #Kiseiko #Eisa #Sousaku #Taiko #Wadaiko #Kumidaiko #OkinawaTaiko #Taller #Curso #Seibu #Gakko #嶺井 #嶺井団地 #気西鼓 #西部 #沖縄太鼓 #太鼓 #創作 #エイサー □

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Tama Daiko
Great Lakes Taiko Center - Raion Taiko
Yeeman Mui
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Part of my #teaching philosophy - #PLAY nurtures creativity, motor skills, resilience, resourcefulness.... let’s all take play seriously! (@nendaiko #taikolove Day 28 “teaching”) #freeatlast #danielgreenberg

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Ho Etsu Taiko
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Suzuki-sensei taught us about #edobayashi earlier this year, but we also learned from the mastery of his #teaching skills as well. He taught us with each movement, look, and breath we shared together. #taikolove

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Atlanta Taiko Project
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Day 28 of #taikolove - teaching. Our founder, Peter, usually teaches us new songs but we are encouraging the group to take more opportunities to teach as well!! . . . #atlantataiko #atltaiko #taiko #taikodrums #atlantamusicians #japanesedrummers #atlantaperformers #atlantataikoproject #atltaikoproject

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Young Park, RAW Raging Asian Women
Kyo Daiko
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An important part of our mission is to teach our community about taiko drumming. For the @nendaiko #TaikoLove Image Challenge Day 28 theme of teaching, here are a few ways we do that: hosting community workshops, like our half-day Taiko Taster; teaching within our own groups; and of course, helping our audiences learn a little more about taiko! #taiko #wadaiko #drums #drumming #instadrums #instaphilly #philadelphia #philly #teaching

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Unit Souzou
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We are proud to be building the next generation of taiko players! Each year, Unit Souzou brings the joy of taiko to more than 2500 kids in our community through our school-based programming. #TaikoLove #nextgeneration #teaching

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Kazenodaichi Taiko
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Day 28 is Teaching! We shoot videos of pieces in a POV view. These are used to help teach our rep to new members. We also love to learn new information from a variety of teachers.#taikolove

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Issho Daiko
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@nendaiko #Desafío #challenge Día 28: #Enseñar / #Teaching. . . . Enseñando se aprende muchísimo. Cómo dar las herramientas para que se comprenda lo que quieres transmitir. #amorporeltaiko. . . . . Teaching is a sure way of learning. How to provide with the tools for students to understand what you want to pass on. #taikolove. . . . . #taiko #percusionjaponesa #tamborjapones #taikomadrid #taikoenmadrid #taikoespaña #taikoenespaña #percusion #isshodaiko #isabelromeotaiko #nendaiko #nendaikochallenge

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Carrie from All Things Taiko

​Nen Daiko #taikolove challenge #28! Teaching... apparently I make these faces often because nearly every photo I have of me teaching is similar.
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#TaikoLove Photo Challenge - October 19-23 - Maintenance, Composition, Backstage, Signature Move, Matsuri

10/24/2018

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October 19 - Maintenance

Puna Taiko
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#taikolove Day 19 - “maintenance”. Tightening shime, reheading nagado-Daiko, sanding bachi; or sewing hanten or bags, maintenance is a never-ending endeavor, but always worth it to keep our gear and instruments in top shape.

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Heather Mitchell-Buck
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For #maintenance day in the #taikolove challenge, here’s a bit of bachi repair! w/ @terrybuckart #taiko @nendaiko

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San Jose Taiko
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#taikolove Day 19: Maintenance. We do a lot of maintenance for our equipment and our studio to make sure everything is in good shape. Whether that means standing on a raw hide to help stretch the head for a drum, taking all the equipment off the shelves to be dusted, vacuuming dirt from our overhead beams or hanging shades over the windows, our performers are always ready to do whatever is needed to get the job done.

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Ryushin Rosario Taiko
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Doble posteo: para ponernos al día #mantenimiento y nuestro Ryu es el claro ejemplo □□ #amorporeltaiko #amorporelryu ************************** Double post: to keep up #manteinance and our Ryu is the clearest example □□ #taikolove #ryulove #ryushinrosariotaiko

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Kazenodaichi Taiko
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Day 19 topic is maintenance. We spend a lot of time learning new methods of caring for our instruments, caring for our bodies, and keeping our rehearsal space clean. #taikolove @nendaiko

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Great Lakes Taiko Center - Raion Taiko
Shinzui Daiko
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Challenge de @nendaiko #Foto día 19 - Mantenimiento (Maintenance) Uno de nuestros últimos mantenimientos de parches □ #amorporeltaiko #taikolove

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Spokane Taiko
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Day 19 of the @nendaiko #TaikoLove challenge is #maintenance. While we don't have any in progress pics of maintenance, the end result is drums well kept. Photo by @pelagicdan82 #TaikoLove #spokanetaiko #taiko #drums #drumming #japanesestyledrumming #spokane #maintenance

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Denver Taiko
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Day 19 of the #taikolove challenge, which is about maintenance. Our taiko needed a bit more TLC than we could do on our own, so we are lucky enough to have Kato-san from Kato Taiko come to Denver recently. He does the most phenomenal job and we are grateful to spend some time with him too! Maintenance work on equipment is quite the bonding experience! #KatoTaiko #taikocommunity #FixMyDoh

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Unit Souzou
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We love that maintaining our taiko equipment is often a community activity, bringing students, friends, and family together! #maintenance #taikolove

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Kita no Taiko
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The best part of #TaikoLove 'maintenance' is looking inside the drum when we remove the hide! Sometimes we even find messages. Photo by Daniel Torres
Cairns Taiko
Kyo Daiko
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@nendaiko #TaikoLove Image Challenge Day 19: maintenance. While we're always working on building our skills, we also need to make sure we maintain our equipment! Twice each year, we hold our Dojo Cleaning Day, where we deep clean our practice space and make sure all our drums and stands stay in good working order. â–¡: Therese Stephen #taiko #wadaiko #drums #drumming #instadrums #instaphilly #philadelphia #philly #maintenance #cleaning

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Sophia from Taiko Tides
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Inktober/#TaikoLove Day 19: "Maintenance" - Ink shading is the bane of my existence today ? (although I suppose that's the point of Inktober, isn't it). First attempt was going to be the intricate carved patterns that are on the inside of taiko drums. But I didn't like how that was coming along, so I switched midway to bachi-sanding. A very important part of taiko maintenance. I included both drawings here b/c, well, practice is practice, "good" or not. One day... I will master ink shading... ?️ . . . #inktober #inktober2018 #art #artistsoninstagram #artistsofinstagram #drawing #drawingchallenge #pen #ink #inkart #sharpie #sharpieart #mujipens #moleskine #TaikoLove #taiko #maintenance #shading #nendaiko

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ShinDaiko
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The cutthroat, savage, dog-eat-dog world of drum #maintenance. #taikolove

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Naruwan Taiko
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Day 19 of @nendaiko #taikolove Photo Challenge: MAINTENANCE. While most folks might be sharing photos of fixing their equipment, we wanted to also mention the importance of maintaining our own bodies so that we stay healthy and strong and can play taiko forever!! Exercise for taiko, rather than taiko for exercise. . . . #taikolovephotochallenge #pushups #teamwork

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Ho Etsu Taiko
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You gotta care for the things you love. Take good care of the taiko and they'll take care of you. #taikolove

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Kiseiko-Mineidanchi
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Challenge de Fotos #AmorPorElTaiko de @nendaiko - Día 19 - #Mantenimiento . En el desafío de hoy queremos hacer una mención especial a una persona muy importante para nosotros, Christian Tesei. Podemos decir tranquilamente que gracias a él existimos, por muchos motivos, pero esta vez nos vamos a centrar solamente en el tópico. Él nos construyó e hizo el mantenimiento de nuestros primeros taiko de práctica (innovadores en esa época en Argentina) y la gran mayoría de los que usamos actualmente. Una gran persona, un gran sensei y un tremendo luthier. ETERNAMENTE AGRADECIDOS □□□□‍♂️ .-----------------------------. #TaikoLove photo challenge of @nendaiko - Day 19 - #Maintenance In today's challenge we want to make a special mention to a very important person for us, Christian Tesei. We can say that thanks to him we exist, for many reasons, but this time we are going to focus only on the topic. He built us and made the maintenance of our first practice taiko (innovators at that time in Argentina) and the vast majority of our current taiko are his work. A great person, a great sensei and a tremendous luthier. ETERNALLY GRATEFUL □□‍♀️□□. . . . #Minei #Mineidanchi #Kiseiko #Eisa #Sousaku #Taiko #Wadaiko #Kumidaiko #OkinawaTaiko #嶺井 #嶺井団地 #気西鼓 #沖縄太鼓 #太鼓 #創作 #エイサー #latergram #luthier #teseitaiko

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Triangle Taiko
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Day 19 of #TaikoLove. Maintenance. We just had a group effort those past weekend to clean out and reorganize our storage room and went over every drum and piece of equipment. It was great team building and reminder of the importance of drum maintenance and care. You take care of what you love! #drummaintenance #teambuilding #triangletaiko #nendaiko #springcleaning #taikodrums

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Tama Daiko
Ikkon Wadaiko
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@nendaiko challenge! We are very late so here are the last days pics! Day 19 - Maintenance Day 20 - Composition Day 21 - Backstage Day 22 - Signature move (we still lack this one, so no pic ☹️) Day 23 - Matsuri Day 24 - Bachi Day 25 - Friendships #taikolove #taikoamor #nendaiko #ikkonwadaiko #taikobrazil #taiko #wadaiko

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October 20 - Composition

Cairns Taiko
Unit Souzou
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The essence of Unit Souzou's #compositions is an expressive blend of taiko and Japanese folk dance, forging new traditions for evolving communities. #taikolove

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​Ho Etsu Taiko
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That moment when your new #composition finally makes sense...#taikolove

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Shinzui Daiko
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Challenge de @nendaiko #Foto día 20 - Composición musical (Composition) #amorporeltaiko #taikolove #ourcompositionmoment

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Kyo Daiko
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@nendaiko nendaiko #TaikoLove Image Challenge Day 20 Theme: composition. The evolution of a song is a fascinating thing. Our original piece, Taikyuu, started with a set of rhythm patterns composed by KyoDaiko founder, June O’Neill, with the wish that they be used to create a piece to play in beta uchi style. After two (2.5?) arrangements by two different instructors, we have ended up with the current arrangement of three players across seven odaiko and chu nagado with two shime players. Will it evolve even more? Who knows? But that’s one of the things that makes playing taiko so fun. □: Therese Stephen, Performing Group Class, October 2017 #taiko #wadaiko #drums #drumming #asanotaiko #katotaiko #instadrums #instaphilly #philadelphia #philly #composition

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Denver Taiko
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We are a little delayed in celebrating Day 20 of the #taikolove challenge, but here is our photo on composition! We have a good number of pieces that were given to us to perform, but we also have quite a few original pieces written by our own players. Although this photo isn't of us writing a piece it does show what it takes in our group to write, teach, and prepare to perform an original composition. #MoreAreInTheWorks #TheDenverSound

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ShinDaiko
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Many of our songs have almost every player playing a different part, so sometimes a little technological assistance is required for #composition #taikolove

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Atlanta Taiko Project
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Day 20 of #taikolove (whoops forgot to post last night!!) composition - we have a handful of original songs in our repertoire and keep adding more! Here’s a taste of our newest song

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Yeeman Mui
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Here is a snippet of what “dream comes true” like for me □ stay tune if you wanna know why.... #collaboration #creativeprocess #taikolove #composition #communitybuilding #musicality @karensusanyoung @animals.running

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Sophia from Taiko Tides
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Inktober/#TaikoLove Day 20: "Composition" - When I think of composition, I think of sheet music, and when I think of sheet music, I think of the piano. I actually played piano before I even knew that taiko existed. To be honest, I hated practicing piano most of the time. But a lot of the skills that I learned from it (keeping a steady tempo, controlling my volume, keeping track of multiple rhythms at once) actually help me a LOT when playing taiko. Glad my parents made me practice even when I was being a little nightmare. â–¡ . . . #inktober #inktober2018 #art #artistsoninstagram #artistsofinstagram #drawing #drawingchallenge #pen #ink #inkart #sharpie #sharpieart #mujipens #moleskine #TaikoLove #taiko #composition #sheetmusic #sheetmusicart #piano #music #kuchishoga #nendaiko

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Puna Taiko
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#taikolove Day 20 - “composition”: while we’ve made it a point to learn some of the “standards”, we’ve also composed a few original pieces - each one a chance to express oneself through rhythm and motion.

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Great Lakes Taiko Center - Raion Taiko
San Jose Taiko
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#taikolove Day 20: Composition. We've had over 100 original compositions in our history, including several SJT classics that were written in our group's first 10 years. Gendai Ni Ikiru (Living in the Present) composed by Gary Tsujimoto in 1978 has been our signature song for decades and has been performed around the country and the world over the years.

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Triangle Taiko
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Day 20 image challenge for @nendaiko #TaikoLove is composition. Shime honen is an original composition by one of our members Nanako Armstrong that is as powerful as it is unique! Thank you! #originalcomposition #shime #dccherryblossomfestival #dcsakura #triangletaiko #markhrooney #sakurataikofest #taikotakeover #miyakotaiko

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Spokane Taiko
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Day 20 of the @nendaiko #TaikoLove challenge is #composition. The first picture is the current assistant director's way of writing out a piece and then the second picture is the physical composition captured at this year's Obon Festival at @spokanebuddhisttemple in July. #TaikoLove #spokanetaiko #taiko #drums #drumming #japanesestyledrumming #spokane #composition

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Kazenodaichi Taiko
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Day 20 is #composition . Most of our old rep is located in our drop box. We found this old audio clip, and noticed it was an old song that had been performed before any of us had started in the group. So none of us knew the whole piece (some knew parts of rhythms),and there was no sheet music, but we really wanted to play it. Two of our members listened to the audio and transcribed the entire song! Eventually we were able to put it to stage and perform it! #taikolove

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Carrie from All Things Taiko
Kiseiko-Mineidanchi
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Challenge de Fotos #AmorPorElTaiko de @nendaiko - Día 20 - #Composición . Les compartimos un pequeño fragmento de ASHIBINA (versión Niseta Ryu) cuya coreografía fue creada por miembros de nuestro grupo; y de SOTSUGYŌ, tema creado por los alumnos egresados de Seibu Nihongo Gakko en el 2017 y dejado como legado a futuros egresados con la condición de que cada año se agregue o modifique algo a dicho tema. ------------------------------- #TaikoLove photo challenge of @nendaiko - Day 20 - #Composition . We share a small fragment of ASHIBINA (Niseta Ryu version) whose choreography was created by members of our group; and of SOTSUGYŌ, theme created by the students graduated from Seibu Nihongo Gakko in 2017 and left as a legacy to future graduates with the condition that each year something is added or modified to said theme. . . . #Minei #Mineidanchi #Kiseiko #Eisa #Sousaku #Taiko #Wadaiko #Kumidaiko #OkinawaTaiko #嶺井 #嶺井団地 #気西鼓 #沖縄太鼓 #太鼓 #創作 #エイサー #igers #latergram

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Naruwan Taiko
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Alright, we are catching up on our #taikolove photo challenge by @nendaiko: COMPOSITION and BACKSTAGE. . . . Day 20: COMPOSITION - "The inspiration of taiko compositions can come from anywhere! Two of Naruwan's signature pieces are inspired by completely different things! RAKURAI was inspired by the elements thunder and lightning whereas RELEASE's main inspiration is pure emotion. Taiko compositions allow for endless expression and adds artistry to taiko performances!" . . . . Day 21: BACKSTAGE: Even though we present our dose of pure crazy energy onstage, it is the backstage that reveals our true selves. Oh...wait...looks like it's still crazy, now with us also being goofballs despite the pressure of a large performance. #taikolovephotochallenge #taiko #naruwantaiko #composition #backstage

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Tama Daiko
Ryushin Rosario Taiko
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Seguimos con otro video para el challenge del día #composicion , esta vez de la mano #heyjude reversionado por #RyukyuBeatles con coreo de #ryushinrosariotaiko ✌? ********************** We move on now with another video for today's challenge #composition , this time around with a cover of #heyjude by #RyukyuBeatles with a #ryushinrosariotaiko coreography ✌? #taikolove #amorporeltaiko #beatles #heyjude #beatlelove

A post shared by Ryushin Rosario Taiko (@ryushinrosariotaiko) on Oct 20, 2018 at 4:24pm PDT

Ikkon Wadaiko
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October 21 - Backstage

Denver Taiko
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Day 21 of the #taikolove challenge! The backstage can be a chaotic place during a gig as we use it to transition pieces, change uniforms, store unused equipment, etc. Here is an awesome shot from the backstage of a show by our friend, @iwamotosphotos! We were setting up around him as he was under the stage curtain to take this photo. ? #BacksideIsOurGoodside #ThingsYouCantSee

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ShinDaiko
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#backstage #taikolove #greyskies #cherryblossoms #sakuramatsuri #redpopslikeafrenchartfilm

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Ho Etsu Taiko
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5 rounds of ten-ten-ten for our pre-show #backstage cheer...DM for the secret one we like to do sometimes #taikolove

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Puna Taiko
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Whoops! Here’s a late post for Day 21 of the @nendaiko #taikolove challenge. Yesterday’s theme was “backstage” and we couldn’t NOT share some of the green room happenings. Whether it’s stretches, quiet review, or straight-up goofballing, everyone preps in their own way. Of course, a group selfie just seconds before the curtain goes up is a tradition too!

A post shared by Puna Taiko (@punataiko) on Oct 22, 2018 at 11:42am PDT

Great Lakes Taiko Center - Raion Taiko
Tama Daiko
Kita no Taiko
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Today's #TaikoLove theme from Nen Daiko is 'backstage.' I like these two shots because they show us watching our co-drummers' performance on stage with excitement!
Mark H. Taiko
Cairns Taiko
Shinzui Daiko
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Challenge de @nendaiko #Foto día 21 - Entre bastidores (backstage) #amorporeltaiko #taikolove #backstage

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Miyako Taiko
San Jose Taiko