Learning More

We’ve collected some helpful links to websites, videos, pages and documents that will help you continue to explore taiko, learn to play, and build your own basic practice equipment.

Learning Taiko

Asano Taiko U.S.

• Taiko Basics

Sascha Molina

• Learn Taiko Basics, 3 Taiko Drumming Beats for Beginners

Los Angeles Taiko Institute (LATI)

• Multiple remote learning and practice resources

Tatsumaki Taiko

• Kuchi-shouka

• Terminology

Rome Hamner

• How to teach taiko

• Kuchi-shouka cards

kaDON

• Online video taiko instruction (subscription required)

Eien Hunter-Ishikawa

• Online lessons

TaikoArts Midwest

• In-person classes in St. Paul, MN

Build your own Taiko

Make Bachi

• How to make bachi, part 1 - YouTube
  by Portland Taiko

• How to make bachi, part 2 (Drum Sticks) - YouTube
  by Portland Taiko

Make a Mesh Practice Drum

• DIY Mesh taiko drum
  by Daniel Olsén

Make a Tire Taiko

• Make a taiko using an old tire - YouTube
  by Portland Taiko

• Tire Drum
  by Katsuji Asano

Make a Gomi Taiko (trash can taiko)

• Let's Make Japanese Drum - YouTube
  by Takashi Takeuchi, GARYU

Make a Two-by-Taiko (wooden box taiko)

• Build a simple wooden taiko - YouTube
  by Portland Taiko

PVC Taiko

• Multiple resources
  by Chung Wan Choi

Taiko Stand Directions

• How to build a homemade taiko stand - PDF
  by Nendaiko

history

A brief history of taiko (part 1)

A brief history of taiko (part 2)

History of taiko