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The way of taiko, Heidi Varian ; foreword by Seiichi Tanaka ; with a taiko glossary by David Leong

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The way of taiko, Heidi Varian ; foreword by Seiichi Tanaka ; with a taiko glossary by David Leong
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eng
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Includes bibliographical references (p. 127)
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illustrations
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no index present
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non fiction
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The way of taiko
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bibliography
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61520279
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Heidi Varian ; foreword by Seiichi Tanaka ; with a taiko glossary by David Leong
Table Of Contents
Introduction : the heartbeat of Japan -- A brief history of taiko. Drums in ancient Asia ; Drums in ancient Japan ; Branches of the taiko family tree ; Martial arts ; Traditional Japanese music ; Taiko in modern Japan ; Taiko in America -- Understanding sounds and movements. Taiko (Japanese drums) ; Gakki (instruments) ; Kiai (vocalizations) ; Regalia and costumes -- Enjoying live performance -- Training in the way. Karada = body : physical strength and endurance ; Kokoro = spirit : self-control and playing from the heart ; Waza = action : musicianship, skill, technique ; Rei = etiquette : respect, courtesy, unity -- Taiko resources -- A taiko glossary / by David Leong
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