Amazing Japan Child Drummers - TOHO TAIKO CLUB

This is a demonstration of traditional Japanese drumming performed by members of the sixth grade class at my daughter's elementary school. This team is called "TOHO TAIKO CLUB". Drums are called taiko in Japan where drumming has a long tradition within the spheres of entertainment, religion and warfare. The Japanese have produced several distinct drum styles of various sizes, most of which are played with a stick (though hand drums are also used). Traditional drummers may perform alone or in the company of wind and string musicians. Ensemble style taiko performances called kumi-daiko (as seen in this video) are a relatively recent development in the world of Japanese drumming and a style which has gained the attention of many outside Japan. Kumi-daiko performances are typically very impressive with numerous drummers beating out distinct rhythms on various sized taiko. The drummers can produce deep, resonant tones which carry for long distances and produce an unforgettable and almost visceral experience in the hearer. Taiko drum heads are made of cowhide dried and tightly stretched before being attached to the drum by iron nails (byou-uchi daiko style) or sewn onto iron rings (tsukushime-daiko style). Drum heads may be used for several years before needing to be re-stretched, though the cowhide is normally discarded after one or two stretches. Most Japanese drums are formed from the limb or even the trunk of the Japanese Elm (keyaki) tree while other types of wood are also sometimes used. Especially large drums may have been made from ancient trees (up to 1200 years old!) which are thought to imbibe the drum with a spiritual significance and presence.

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[tohotaiko2005]

I'm the Director of this kids taiko team "TOHO TAIKO CLUB".

Thank you for uploading videos of our team!

Please see other videos on our channel.

[Quy4life]

Am i surprised that these japanese kids able to pull this off? No! Japanese are very hard working people, even from young age!!!!!

[warraba100]

watakushi waTaiko no Sensei-Afurika--Guinea

Yokata desu, ii desu

totemo dai suki desu

Ganbate Kudasai

[grangersmith]

Just found this today by accident, I love Taiko drumming and was looking to see if any new vids were up and found yours. You have so many videos concerning the culture, flora, fauna of Japan! You have a treasure chest of the essence of Japan! Wow those kids are great, so impressed enjoyed this so much. Thanks!

[LovelyOokami]

I'm in a Gumi Taiko group and our Sensei showed this to us today!

I was instantly blown away! None of us could compete with their skill, and we're all in high school!

Absolutely amazing, they blew my mind and my socks right off! XD

[crowmagnum23]

Wow... this is really neat



[pigkiller7171]

nothing beats a taiko drum

[SheilaghLesarge]

Awesome Drumming Blessings and Much Love Japan Happy 12th Day of Christmas and Happy Newyears 2011/2012 and Always

[WeI1994]

@Degenskonto I think its some kind of "code" they shouting when they are changing rythme..i saw some shouted "Aya" or "Saiyo" etc.

[ikmuyf]

japanese kids that are like in 6th grade look very short

no ofense i love japan and their traditions every thing

[paicefreak]

WAR DRUMS.........GET READY!!!!!!!!!!!

[jameswelsby]

is this the coolest thing in the world!!???