#TaikoLove Photo Challenge - October 19-23 - Maintenance, Composition, Backstage, Signature Move, Matsuri

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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Carrie from All Things Taiko

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

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

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Ikkon Wadaiko

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!

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Great Lakes Taiko Center - Raion Taiko

Tama Daiko

Kita no Taiko

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

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#taikolove Day 21: Backstage. A lot of things can happen backstage at a taiko performance; equipment movement, costume changes, dancing, and for us before big concerts, group centering and connecting. As a company we join hands and share our ki with each other before giving our message for the evening. It's not something we do before every performance (120 times a year can be a bit much) but we do it before our home concerts and when we travel the country on tour. #kicircle #connecting #sharethelove

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Naruwan Taiko

Kazenodaichi Taiko

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Day 21 of @nendaiko photo challenge is backstage. This picture was taken of Haybusa Taiko, the class ensemble at BGSU from the SR wing. If you look across stage to the other wing, you can see us watching them perform! #taikolove

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Soh Daiko

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This weekend, we celebrated the New York Buddhist Church's 80th Anniversary. Soh Daiko has called the NYBC home since our inception in 1979, and as a part of this weekend's festivities, we were honored and recognized alongside the Tachibana Dance Group and Mr. Bon Yagi for our long-standing relationship with the church. As an added bonus, we were invited to participate in a special service this morning led by visiting Reverend Ron Miyamura - one of our earliest taiko instructors - from the #midwestbuddhisttemple. We are grateful to the NYBC for their invaluable support and for affording us the opportunity to call #newyorkcity our #backstage for going on 40 years. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ #newyorkbuddhistchurch #bonyagi #taikolove #sohdaiko40th

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LA Miyake Kai

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#TaikoLove challenge day 21: BACKSTAGE at last year's #LATI student recital. Getting revved up for this year's! @nendaiko . . . . . #lamiyakekai #taiko #taikodrums #taikodrumming #japaneseculture #miyaketaiko #三宅 #三宅太鼓 #太鼓 #和太鼓

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Unit Souzou

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Preparation, reflection, focus, letting go. Those special moments before a show are just as, or even more important, than what happens when the curtain opens. #backstage #taikolove

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Kyo Daiko

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@nendaiko #TaikoLove Image Challenge Day 21 Theme: backstage. Whether it’s backstage, in the green room, somewhere outside near-ish the performance area, we circle up before performing for a final talk through of the set and then we bow in. よろしくおねがいします! Yoroshiku onegaishimasu! □: Therese Stephen (Japanese Cherry Blossom Festival at @morrisarboretum , 2017) #taiko #wadaiko #drums #drumming #instadrums #instaphilly #philadelphia #philly #backstage

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Sophia from Taiko Tides

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Inktober/#TaikoLove Day 21: "Backstage" - This is what backstage usually looks like for taiko performances: dark, cramped, and a bit of a mess. But it's exciting as well - and before you know it, it's showtime! â–¡ . . . #inktober #inktober2018 #art #artistsoninstagram #artistsofinstagram #drawing #drawingchallenge #pen #ink #inkart #sharpie #sharpieart #mujipens #moleskine #TaikoLove #taiko #backstage #nendaiko

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Ikkon Wadaiko

Kiseiko-Mineidanchi

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Challenge de Fotos #AmorPorElTaiko de @nendaiko - Día 21 - #EntreBastidores . Compartimos algunas imagenes de diferentes "detrás de escena". Ese momento donde muchas sensaciones se mezclan. ----------------------------- . #TaikoLove photo challenge of @nendaiko - Day 21 - #Backstage . We share some images of different "behind the scenes". That moment where many feelings are mixed. . . . #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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Spokane Taiko

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Day 21 of the @nendaiko #TaikoLove challenge is #backstage. These are pictures from the Wilma Theater in Missoula, Montana. #TaikoLove #spokanetaiko #taiko #drums #drumming #japanesestyledrumming #spokane #backstage

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Ryushin Rosario Taiko

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Sigue el challenge con un poco de #backstage y 2 fotos que nos representan: efectos de celulares y mamás cholulas ************************* The challenge goes on with a bit of #backstage and 2 photos that represent us: celphone effects and fan moms #taikolove #amorporeltaiko #ryushinrosariotaiko

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Triangle Taiko

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Day 21#TaikoLove image challenge #backstage. 'is my hachimaki on straight?' We gather together before every performance for encouragement, air taiko, maybe a little bit of nerves and many hands for set up to give our audience, our biggest supporters, the best that we have! Thank you all taiko people!! #triangletaiko #encouragement #setup #backstagesecrets #practicemakesperfect #nendaiko #ncstate #raleighfairgrounds #groupeffort

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October 22 - Signature Move

Kita no Taiko

Well, I wanted to say my 'signature move' for Nen Daiko's #TaikoLove theme was the splits jump...but more accurately over the years it appears my favourite move is 'resting on drums.'

Atlanta Taiko Project

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Day 22 of #taikolove - signature move. Here’s a compilation of some signature solos/duets we play! . . #atlantataiko #atltaiko #taiko #taikodrums #atlantamusicians #japanesedrummers #atlantaperformers

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Sophia from Taiko Tides

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Inktober/#TaikoLove Day 22: "Signature Move" - Featuring "the world’s most dangerous half-Japanese/half-Scottish solo improvisational taiko artist", the one and only Mark H. Rooney, doing his signature bachi maneuvers. The first time I ever met Mark was at ECTC 2017. Literally as soon as we arrived, my group started helping other people unload their drums. I remember hearing someone address the apparent equipment owner as "Mark," which I recognized from the workshop leader bios. I was pretty nervous, but I went up to him and asked, "Excuse me, are you Mark Rooney?" He looked me dead in the eyes and said, "Mark *H.* Rooney." A memorable start to my first taiko conference ever! Since then, I've had a couple workshops with him, and he's super down-to-earth & just an overall great guy. This is actually my first time doing a full ink drawing of a specific person, so, @markhtaiko thank you/sorry for any anatomical inaccuracies. □ (I used a few reference photos for this one, creds to Ben Pachter/TaikoSource.) . . . #inktober #inktober2018 #art #artistsoninstagram #artistsofinstagram #drawing #drawingchallenge #pen #ink #inkart #sharpie #sharpieart #mujipens #moleskine #TaikoLove #taiko #signaturemove #markHrooney #nendaiko

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Kyo Daiko

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@nendaiko #TaikoLove Image Challenge Day 22: Signature Move! KyoDaiko member Rodel Atanacio's signature move is dramatically swinging our bat bachi--affectionately named "Bruce"--during Omiyage, a taiko piece composed by Shoji Kameda as a gift to the taiko community. Rodel and our audiences get so happy when Bruce appears on stage! â–¡: 1) Sarah Gilbert, 2) Lauren Walter, 3) Therese Stephen #taiko #wadaiko #drums #drumming #philadelphia #philly #signaturemove @yodakop

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Unit Souzou

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Can you guess Toru's 'Signature Move'? #TaikoLove #backpackkidknows

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Denver Taiko

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Day 22 of the #taikolove challenge is about our signature move. We like to think we get some big air when we play Hiryu Sandan Gaeshi by Sensei Daihachi Oguchi. This was taken at the annual @codragonboat Festival by our member, Michael Torizawa #LikeJordan #HiryuProject

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Ryushin Rosario Taiko

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No sabemos si tenemos una #pasocaracterístico pero si hay uno que nos recuerde a #ryushinrosariotaiko, es este □ ********************* We are not sure if we got a #signaturemove but if there is one that reminds us of #ryushinrosariotaiko, this is it □ #taikolove #amorporeltaiko #yosakoi

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San Jose Taiko

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Many of our songs feature solos and as a result of playing them many times, a lot of our members develop signature moves they like to use in their solos. Sometimes, for big concerts, we'll come up with ditties, or group solos, that inevitably end up featuring signature moves of multiple performers. Guess whose signature move closed out this ditty! #taikolove #sjt45th #oedobayashi

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Cairns Taiko

Tama Daiko

Ho Etsu Taiko

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If you know Ryan, you know this guy's got tons of moves. Just one of his many #signaturemoves here! #taikolove

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Shinzui Daiko

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Challenge de @nendaiko #Foto día 22 - Paso característico (signature move) #amorporeltaiko #taikolove #oursignaturemove

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Great Lakes Taiko Center - Raion Taiko

Puna Taiko

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#taikolove Day 22 - “signature move”. When it comes to “moves”, video still falls short - live is really the best way to experience taiko! Still - here’s a short compilation of clips from our recent Anniversary Concert. Enjoy!

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Naruwan Taiko

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Ever wonder how our members execute our #signaturemove of high jumps, powerful hits, and crazy choreography? Probably because we keep ourselves fit thanks to the incredible @topformtraining facility in San Diego! Check them out if you're looking for the place to maintain good fitness with proper form and welcoming environment! Step aside, Wonder Woman, because gym leader Rochelle is the true Amazon warrior! . . . Sorry @nendaiko ! We are now officially behind on #taikophotochallenge because of the Taikothon this weekend. We will post the past two later today! In the meantime, enjoy this Day 22 clip that we made as part of our Taikothon submission to remind our buddies @reachprota who reigns supreme in the southern taiko community (at least if just comparing the two of us..;) )! See the link to the full clip in our bio! Music: WWW.BENSOUND.COM #taiko #naruwantaiko #太鼓 #topformtrainingsandiego #workout #getbuff #stayfit #taikothon2018 #strong #taikomuscles #gym

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Kazenodaichi Taiko

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Day 22 is signature move. Dobbs loves to jump during song "Release the Kracken". #taikolove

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LA Miyake Kai

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#TaikoLove challenge day 22: SIGNATURE MOVE For #LAMiyakeKai it's more of a signature pose crucial to the playing style of #MiyakeTaiko that displays the power, focus, and grace of the form @nendaiko

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Spokane Taiko

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Day 22 of the @nendaiko #TaikoLove challenge is #signaturemove. This is from one of our original songs, Hikinami. #TaikoLove #spokanetaiko #taiko #drums #drumming #japanesestyledrumming #spokane #signaturemove

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Kiseiko-Mineidanchi

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Challenge de Fotos #AmorPorElTaiko de @nendaiko - Día 22 - #PasoCaracterístico . La ronda en Sanshin no Hana, un momento único. ----------------------------- . #TaikoLove photo challenge of @nendaiko - Day 22 - #SignatureMove . The circle in Sanshin no Hana, a unique moment. . . . #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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October 23 - Matsuri

​San Jose Taiko

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#taikolove Day 23: Matsuri. Matsuri means festival in Japanese and for us can refer to both an event as well as a song. And when we play Matsuri, there's one performer the crowd can't get enough of...Stew! #matsuri #matsurimonday #onatuesday

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Kodo

Great Lakes Taiko Center - Raion Taiko

Shinzui Daiko

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Challenge de @nendaiko #Foto día 23 - Matsuri #amorporeltaiko #taikolove

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Cairns Taiko

Ryushin Rosario Taiko

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Y para el challenge de hoy, videito del #bonodoricordoba junto a los capos de @taikocordoba. Hermoso festejo de hace solo días □□ ************************* And for today's challenge we share a video of the #bonodoricordoba along side the ppl of @taikocordoba. Beautiful event that was held only a few days ago □□ #bonodori #taikolove #amorporeltaiko @bonodori.cba

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Denver Taiko

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Day 23 of the #taikolove challenge is about matsuri or festival! This is a photo of us on stage at Denver's annual Sakura Matsuri or Cherry Blossom Festival. This is one of the events that we almost have all 21 of our active members performing in the middle of Downtown Denver. Sakura Matsuri brings us all together (active and former members of our group) at our home, the Tri-State Denver Buddhist Temple year after year! #SakuraMatsuri #TaikoFamilyReunion #MatsuriTaiko

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Naruwan Taiko

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Day 23 of @nendaiko #taikolove photo challenge: MATSURI! Only because we JUST made a video on this for Taikothon, right now when we hear 'Matsuri,' we're thinking of our 2014 Matsuri Battle with @reachprota ! As the music suggests, it was rather epic. . . . Matsuri Crashers (or Matsuri battles) was an idea by Kris Bergstrom (from @asanotaikous) and is a cross between Midare-uchi/Bon Daiko soloing and dance battles! Each participant does their solo and the crowd's reaction and cheers determine the winner! This has been a great way for us to stay connected with our friends who are north of San Diego...and to keep challenging each other! ;) The year our battle happened, Kris had managed to get ahold of a gym and their boxing ring, which set up for a pretty awesome environment for fierce, but friendly, competition. . . . . Oh, btw. We won. ;) ...but it was close! . . See the full video via the link in our bio! Photos: Kim Nakashima . . . #taiko #matsuri #taikolovephotochallenge #naruwantaiko #matsuribattle #matsuricrashers #asanotaikous #boxingring #friendlyrivals #prota #protaowessomething #celebratingtaikofriendship #weloveprota

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Triangle Taiko

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@nendaiko Day 23 photo #matsuri! From the #festivals to the actual piece who doesn't adore a gathering of joy and #TaikoLove ?!!! â–¡ #triangletaiko #natsumatsuri #festival #taiko #japanesedrumming #raleigh #ncdrummers

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Kazenodaichi Taiko

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Day 23 of #taikolove is Matsuri! Our group's matsuri consists of six rhythms, and we love to mess around with the structure. Here we tried overlapping them to see how it would work out and surprised ourselves! @nendaiko

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Soh Daiko

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A big shout out to @nendaiko for spreading so much #taikolove these past few weeks. #Matsuri, which was first taught to us by Grandmaster Seiichi Tanaka, is one of our favorite pieces, highlighting what it means to play kumidaiko. Our arrangement features soloists who share an undeniable joy, excitement, and love of taiko with our audiences, and we ourselves can't help but feel overcome by the festival spirit! ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ #seiichitanaka #sftd50 #sohdaiko40th

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Kita no Taiko

Here is my 'matsuri' pic for Nen Daiko's #TaikoLove photo challenge. I like it because it shows our innovations on this global song, with our dancers and fue players, and our smiles also.

Ho Etsu Taiko

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We love the fun energy and camaraderie when we play #matsuri #taikolove

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Puna Taiko

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#taikolove Day 23 - “matsuri”: ...or “festival”. Whether it’s playing bon taiko, kumi-daiko, laying “ji”for the mikoshi, or even playing the song of the same name on a flatbed trailer (with a giant gecko, no less); we look forward to the various festivals that we get the call for!

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Kyo Daiko

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@nendaiko #TaikoLove Image Challenge Day 23: matsuri! In Japanese, matsuri means “festival.” Many taiko groups also have a piece called “Matsuri.” In either case, Matsuri is something fun, festive, and energizing. Here are a few photos of KyoDaiko performing at matsuri (and, in some of them, playing "Matsuri" at matsuri?)! #taiko #wadaiko #drums #drumming #philadelphia #philly #matsuri #festival

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Atlanta Taiko Project

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Day 23 #taikolove- Matsuri! Matsuri reminds me of the call for summer festivals in Japan. We try to bring that same energy when we’re performing it too! #atlantataiko #atltaiko #taiko #taikodrums #atlantamusicians #japanesedrummers #atlantaperformers #atlantataikoproject #atltaikoproject

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Sophia from Taiko Tides

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Inktober/#TaikoLove Day 23: "Matsuri" - The Matsuri festival piece was the first piece I learned on the naname stand. It's a great piece for practicing slant-style form, kiais, and solos. I used a reference pic of myself for this one, but not the face part b/c faces are hard to draw and I ran out of time lol â–¡ . . . #inktober #inktober2018 #art #artistsoninstagram #artistsofinstagram #drawing #drawingchallenge #pen #ink #inkart #sharpie #sharpieart #mujipens #moleskine #TaikoLove #taiko #matsuri #nendaiko

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LA Miyake Kai

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We're spreading the #TaikoLove with day 23's theme: MATSURI or "festival" in Japanese with this team pic from Yatai Fest LA 2018! @nendaiko . . . . . #lamiyakekai #taiko #taikodrums #taikodrumming #japaneseculture #miyaketaiko #japanesedrums

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Ikkon Wadaiko

Tama Daiko

Spokane Taiko

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Day 23 of the @nendaiko #TaikoLove challenge is #matsuri. I chose pictures of our group actually playing Matsuri. The photo in River Front Park is our "Super" Matsuri, and the other is the finale of regular Matsuri at the Fall Folk Festival in 2014. #TaikoLove #spokanetaiko #taiko #drums #drumming #japanesestyledrumming #spokane #matsuri

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