And On Sundays We Rest.
Curious Inspiration. Ending a fantastic week in Japan, some Taiko Drumming. Outside Japan, the word Taiko (太鼓) is used to refer to any of the various Japanese drums and to the relatively recent art-form of ensemble taiko drumming (sometimes called more specifically, “kumi-daiko” (組太鼓)). The performances can last between 5 and 25 minutes and typically follow a jo-ha-kyū (beginning, middle, end/rapid, sudden, urgent, and emergency) structure, which means the performance will speed up significantly towards the grand finale. Enjoy.
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