I took up Japanese taiko drumming because it looked fierce. Legs are planted wide as arms wield bachi drumsticks in broad arcs, striking barrel drums in communal precision. Everyone wears a scowl that ...

PASADENA, Calif. (KABC) -- In honor of Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month, we visit Makoto Taiko, a nonprofit in Pasadena that teaches the art of Japanese drumming to people of all ages ...

For more than 30 years, Portland Taiko has been highlighting the art of traditional Japanese drumming with classes and ...

Learn taiko from TaikoArts Midwest and meet Tiffany Tamaribuchi, an O-Daiko player. Taiko drumming is an art form that balances music, dance, and athletics into a dynamic demonstration of Japanese ...

Hit the drum when the red and blue markers align with the music beats! Hit the surface on red beats, and hit the rim on blue! Your skills will be rated with “GOOD,” “OK,” or “BAD!” Combos are the key ...

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