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Comment on The Taiko March by lukesky

lukesky — Wed, 09 Dec 2009 14:56:37 +0000

Great read, Ill come back

Comment on 30 Days to Better Shime: A Review by Milagros Cartlidge

Milagros Cartlidge — Mon, 30 Nov 2009 13:55:31 +0000

Hello, I’ve just now found your site whilst I’m hunting around Google as I am researching some information on electric cellos!. It is an interesting blog so I bookmarked your site and I intend to come back tomorrow to enjoy a more detailed read when I’ll more free time.

Comment on A Drum With a Past by joy

joy — Thu, 15 Oct 2009 03:26:48 +0000

I’m glad that I was able to contribute to the continuing history of Smokey.

I have to admit, though, that when I lived in Japan, I was tempted to start smoking because of the cultural prevalence, but I just couldn’t deal with my hands smelling like tobacco all day. Instead, I developed a habit for drinking a lot of green tea – a lot more healthy in the long run!

Comment on A Drum With a Past by beth

beth — Mon, 12 Oct 2009 19:49:40 +0000

Thanks, Brian!

I am certainly finding that my playing overall improves with more shime practice, and I’m so glad I always have a shime available all the time.

That’s interesting that so many taiko players in Japan smoke. Glad to hear you didn’t give in… I certainly agree with your skepticism as to the importance of smoking to develop your skills!

Comment on A Drum With a Past by Brian Sole

Brian Sole — Tue, 29 Sep 2009 00:50:07 +0000

Congratulations on your new shime! Our teacher always told us, “if you want to be good, master shime.” You know, though, I was actually quite surprised at the number of taiko players in Japan who smoked, especially because, like you said, taiko is such an athletic activity. It was most prevalent among the Kaga Taiko players I played with. In fact, they even claimed that you would never be a good Kaga Taiko player until you learned to smoke. I didn’t give in, though

Comment on The Gig That Wasn’t by Brian Sole

Brian Sole — Sat, 19 Sep 2009 21:42:08 +0000

That’s the problem with outdoor taiko performances. They always seem to call up the rain and thunder…

Comment on Blown Away by KODO by david

david — Wed, 09 Sep 2009 16:17:57 +0000

Thanks. Fixed.

Comment on Blown Away by KODO by Kani

Kani — Sun, 06 Sep 2009 17:26:43 +0000

David san.
The one playing miyake with Mark is Yosuke and not Jun.

Comment on KODO: Playing with Style by Kani

Kani — Sun, 06 Sep 2009 17:25:24 +0000

Kate reading this now I realized you have the KODO members name wrong.
The one in the photo is Yuichiro Funabashi and not Kenta.

Comment on A turntable sharing the stage with a taiko drum? by belajar drum

belajar drum — Thu, 03 Sep 2009 13:55:16 +0000

hy … nice information I think Im gonna love this taiko drum..hahaha…