Wadaiko (Japanese Drums) Experience
Tour
115,000yen/ 2 pax
10:00-11:30 (1hr30min)
Meeting Point:
OTO Sounds Studio (MAP)
Language:English
/Japanese
What's Included: English-speaking Guide, Tea
Tour Overview
The southern region of Ishikawa Prefecture is home to Kaga Daiko drums, which boast a tradition of more than 400 years that has its roots in farmer's insect sending(*). It was also played as a ritual instrument by the lords of the Kaga domain during the Edo period.
Kaga Daiko can be played in several different ways. The drummers beat the taiko to the accompaniment of the flute as they see fit. Each player is free to choose his/her own style of playing, but there is a basic rhythm, and the recombination of that rhythm is what makes each player unique.
Come learn how to play Wadaiko from Hiroyuki Iwaki, who has his roots in Kaga Daiko and is now pioneering a new style of Wadaiko performance.
(*) It is one of Japanese traditional event to exterminate pests on crops and to pray for a good harvest in the year.
OTO Japanese Drum Sounds Representative : Hiroyuki Iwaki
He was born in Komatsu City, Ishikawa Prefecture. Influenced by his father, the head of the Kaga Taiko Preservation Society, he began playing Wadaiko at the age of 3.
He made his first stage appearance at the age of 13, and has participated in numerous events in and outside of the prefecture.
In 2001, he joined Sukeroku Taiko (Tokyo), Japan's first professional taiko drumming team, which has an established reputation in the entertainment industry, on TV, and in Japan and abroad. 6 years later, he began studying basic drumming techniques and direction as a professional Wadaiko drummer, and experienced playing with various instruments, pursuing the potential of Wadaiko. His style, which combines “Kaga tradition” and “Edo sophistication,” has been attracting much attention and expectation, and has recently been featured in many local magazines and on TV.
In this experience, you can enjoy playing Wadaiko to your heart's content in the OTO Sounds studio.
After watching to Mr. Iwaki and the other drummers’ performance, participants will learn basic drumming techniques and eventually practice until they are ready to play a piece together!
There is a wide variety of drums, and this is the only place in Kanazawa where you can play the big Taiko drums.
At the end of the lesson, we will make a video of the performance for you to take home.
Wadaiko is a full-body workout. Please wear comfortable clothes.
There will also be a short tea break at the end of the lesson so that you can enjoy conversation with Mr. Iwaki.
Tour Details
115,000 yen/ 2 pax
*115,000 yen is up to 2 persons.
An additional fee of ¥5,000 is charged for each additional person.
※Please wear comfortable clothes.
◎Schedule
10:00 Meet
10:00-10:30 Performance and Warmig-up
10:30-11:10 Practice and Play
11:10-11:30 Tea time
◎ Payment Method : By Credit Card /PayPal
＞Payment and Cancellation Details
Number of guests required for this tour/experience to take place
Minimum number of guests*
Maximum number of guests*
2
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