Written by Gary Tsujimoto in 1978 for San Jose Taiko, this is one of North American taiko’s most iconic pieces and is now open to the taiko public!  I will teach both the naname and shime-daiko parts, breaking down the patterns and sequence.

This song showcases beautiful angled and circlular motions of naname playing, has a very compelling swung musical beat, allows for engaging solos, and builds to a powerful climax!

While I will teach a complete version of this song, I highly encourage groups to make it their own, rearranging the structure how it best suits them.  This piece is high-energy, can be played at various tempos, and is a real treat for the audience!