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Aiko (Taishoji Taiko, Chad Nakagawa)
- Kuchishoga
- Large Format Kuchishoga
- Taishoji Taiko Performance
  - Part A: 0:02
  - Part B: 0:07
  - Part C: 0:25
  - Part D: 0:42
  - Part E: 0:50
  - Part F: 0:59
  - Part G: 1:07
Audio Files
Arashi
- Arashsi -- PDF
- Arashi -- MP3
Lacey Parks & Rec Class
- Kuchishoga PDF File
Part A
- Full: DON KON DON KON DON KON DON KON DON KON DON KON DO RO DO RO DO RO (su su)
- Cond: |: DON KON DON KON :| (3x) DO RO DO RO DO RO (su su)
- mp3: Part A
- slow mp3: Part A
Part B
- Full: DON KON DO RO DO RO DO KON ko DON
- mp3: Part B
- slow mp3: Part B
Part C

Full: DO KON ko DO KON ko DON KON (su) KO DON

mp3: Part C

slow mp3: Part C

Part D

Full: DO KON ko DON KON

mp3: Part D

slow mp3: Part D

Part E

Full: do ko do ko DO RO DO RO (echo) |: DO RO DO RO (echo) :|: DO RO (echo) DO RO (echo) :|

mp3: Part E

slow mp3: Part E

Part F

Full: DON do KON ko DON do KON ko DON KON

mp3: Part F

slow mp3: Part F
Asayake
- Asayake -- PDF
- Asayake (Youtube Link)
Lacey Parks & Rec Taiko
- Kuchishoga
- Recordings
Beginnings
Celebration
Chikara, Keiji Uesugi
- Kuchishoga
- Large Format Kuchishoga
  - Section 1
  - Section 2 (solo)
  - Section 3
- YouTube Links (Section 1)
  - Part A (kuchishoga): https://youtu.be/Q21ymrQNUtU
  - Part A (slow tempo): https://youtu.be/WUYVKra82Fs
  - Part A (full tempo): https://youtu.be/LYoEN2wKf8s
  - Part B (kuchishoga): https://youtu.be/vWjcW3ZFjds
  - Part B (slow tempo): https://youtu.be/V4c8vYr6TWk
  - Part B (full tempo): https://youtu.be/ZazL8YCNkRE
  - Section 1 (slow tempo): https://youtu.be/xbH-prnadQI
  - Section 1 (full tempo): https://youtu.be/DbGjwZrBbrA
- YouTube Links (Section 2)
  - S1 (kuchishoga): https://youtu.be/eAv2PBpWrtc
  - S1 (slow tempo): https://youtu.be/YEJ5rmCt65g
  - S1 (full tempo): https://youtu.be/gkCWgABv3CQ
  - S2 (kuchishoga): https://youtu.be/wMnXEPA-wko
  - S2 (slow tempo): https://youtu.be/aG42n3jPXh8
  - S2 (full tempo): https://youtu.be/EKCSHdSqXV0
  - S3 (kuchishoga): https://youtu.be/eKfERH6_68k
  - S3 (slow tempo): https://youtu.be/1MU1Kw-RwEs
  - S3 (full tempo): https://youtu.be/9pI3rwCBHDo
  - Section 2 (slow tempo): https://youtu.be/9X0Vc5YWrwU
  - Section 2 (full tempo): https://youtu.be/4ajYSsyKPmI
- YouTube Links (Section 3)
  - Part C (kuchishoga): https://youtu.be/7e6ba3iAaPg
  - Part C (slow tempo): https://youtu.be/UE-2iA_c1Y8
  - Part C (full tempo): https://youtu.be/Nycvc0OheSU
  - Part D (kuchishoga): https://youtu.be/NQsP-XQwbpw
  - Part D (slow tempo): https://youtu.be/rTxFsRz3xKA
  - Part D (full tempo): https://youtu.be/e0h1i-1yoSM
  - Part E (kuchishoga): https://youtu.be/wiwKkx4ocrc
  - Part E (slow tempo): https://youtu.be/mohrdjGY9gc
  - Part E (full tempo): https://youtu.be/yBuHFEKBOj8
  - Part F (kuchishoga): https://youtu.be/vLQHvTkV8LY
  - Part F (slow tempo): https://youtu.be/cVV5cmB0TRQ
  - Part F (full tempo): https://youtu.be/BDanEzbwgPQ
  - Section 3 (slow tempo): https://youtu.be/KOUCzp4As1M
  - Section 3 (full tempo): https://youtu.be/D4bNLiZpBsY
Dan's Piece
- Dan's Piece -- PDF format
- Dan's Piece -- MP3 format
Doro Doro
- Kuchishoga
- Large Format Kuchishoga
- YouTube Links:
  - Part A (kuchishoga): https://youtu.be/m6EK2FvoDxo
  - Part A (played): https://youtu.be/e8hg5pZ_-fc
  - Part A (single drum): https://youtu.be/koTNFL9qgKs
  - Part B (kuchishoga): https://youtu.be/v5sXuOd0lMM
  - Part B (played): https://youtu.be/Kkj9RlSKgY8
  - Part C (kuchishoga): https://youtu.be/QlbGK4ObmHE
  - Part C (played): https://youtu.be/HvS1t_dVOWc
  - Part D (kuchishoga): https://youtu.be/MYNvCa-jvRM
  - Part D (played): https://youtu.be/xIbGHwZ_4AY
  - Part E (kuchishoga): https://youtu.be/FcI0jSOZX2s
  - Part E (played): https://youtu.be/1T5x54yZzL8
  - Part F (kuchishoga): https://youtu.be/sk24pSm3Yf4
  - Part F (played): https://youtu.be/cLC2VznQDQo
  - Part F (single drum): https://youtu.be/iTA-F2Chh9I
  - Part G (kuchishoga): https://youtu.be/5YfKXoNsHbA
  - Part G (played): https://youtu.be/TOimmH5IrKQ
  - Part G (single drum): https://youtu.be/nmQFKH-QuFs
  - Part H (kuchishoga): https://youtu.be/PBI7rUwHQDc
  - Part H (played): https://youtu.be/DcGBi3Bu7XM
  - Part I (kuchishoga): https://youtu.be/yjReH6n9yh8
  - Part I (played): https://youtu.be/f_Ig4iUkWvY
  - Opening A-B-B-C-A (played): https://youtu.be/UtlmeKpPcrY
  - Opening D-E-D-E-E-D-A-F (played): https://youtu.be/XTerRM0uft4
  - Full opening (played): https://youtu.be/MUrBNzvU7J0
  - Post-Solo (played): https://youtu.be/voYWYPY9-cw
Down with the Sickness
New Version

PDF files
Old Version
- Down With the Sickness Score -- PDF Format
- Down With the Sickness Score -- MP3 Format
Hachidori, Beverly Thompson
- Kuchishoga
- Large Format Kuchishoga
- YouTube Links
  - Part A: https://youtu.be/Xj3g3QiTu_w
  - Part A (played): https://youtu.be/woWslL4eN6k
  - Part B (kuchishoga): https://youtu.be/5gCCdY8ON3c
  - Part B (played): https://youtu.be/En0pnzYXCJ8
  - Part C (kuchishoga): https://youtu.be/qZ_7F6bWuOI
  - Part C (played): https://youtu.be/dTU1w8wsocc
  - Part D (kuchishoga): https://youtu.be/kDtyXR2HVR0
  - Part D (played): https://youtu.be/Xj34vPpkz0A
  - Part E (kuchishoga): https://youtu.be/C0XLVZI5wd8
  - Part E (played): https://youtu.be/Pv-kckpnxpM
  - Parts A-D: https://youtu.be/F0Y9i1lH-PQ
  - Parts A-E: https://youtu.be/6X3UJVeVmWE
  - Full Piece: https://youtu.be/nQ8_8BibMS4
Harmony
Ichigo Rinbukyoku
- Kuchishoga
- Large Format Kuchishoga
- YouTube Links
  - Part A (kuchishoga) https://youtu.be/vcVlPKEm0dk
  - Part A (played) https://youtu.be/vcVlPKEm0dk
  - A/B Transition (played) https://youtu.be/CycqClhkLP0
  - Part B (kuchishoga) https://youtu.be/js7VYNgm2VM
  - Part B (played) https://youtu.be/vs1PPNaiD8s
  - B/C Transition (played) https://youtu.be/vuMSXYMTJGo
  - Part C (kuchishoga) https://youtu.be/pEueabJUA-M
  - Part C (played) https://youtu.be/x_9AWvAsxtA
  - C/D Transition (played) https://youtu.be/E_ab61YnhS4
  - Part D (kuchishoga) https://youtu.be/Ia1bZbt6to8
  - Part D (played) https://youtu.be/MwScar8GAv4
  - D/E Transition (played) https://youtu.be/2AfdMVt6umQ
  - Part E (kuchishoga) https://youtu.be/PLRNnCrWDvk
  - Part E (played) https://youtu.be/POeQFcLoqDU
- Parts A-E https://youtu.be/isfdiKv_P7g
Ichigo, Chad Nakagawa (Taishoji Taiko)
- Kuchishoga
- Large Format Kuchishoga
- YouTube Links
  - Part A: https://youtu.be/fnleB-BRxIg
  - Part B: https://youtu.be/rJztfx-aeok
  - Part C: https://youtu.be/vAlcFFQR2kQ
  - Part D: https://youtu.be/QtokAw5uX48
  - Part E: https://youtu.be/SxhFFw3X8oc
  - Part F: https://youtu.be/AkY-AWsZZYM
  - Full Piece: https://youtu.be/oaGVVeO1GVI
Irodori
Irodori -- PDF

Performance Order
- A - Solo
- A - by drum type/section
- A - all
- B, C, D (2 measures of Ji by everyone before each section)
- A - Solo
- A - by drum type/section
- A - all
- B, E (2 measure of Ji by everyone before each section)
- Ji: eighth, two sixteenth pattern
Lacey Parks and Rec
- Kuchishoga
Slow
- Ji (full performance length)
- Full Recording (A, <break>, B, <break>, C, <break>, D, A, <break>, B, <break>, E)
- Part A
- Part B
- Part C
- Part D
- Part E
Fast
- Ji (full performance length)
- Full Recording (A, <break>, B, <break>, C, <break>, D, A, <break>, B, <break>, E)
- Part A
- Part B
- Part C
- Part D
- Part E
Isami Goma
Performance:
- Shime (or other high instrument): 1st 4 measures alone...1/4N, R(est), R, R | R, R, R, R | Chunky Monkey until the piece ends
- Everyone else...
  - Groups play Isami Goma Rhythm in turn while everyone else lightly hits rim in 1/4's
  - After all groups play, everyone plays:
    
    section A on rim
    
    section A modified on head...chunky monkey instead of 1/4 notes
    
    sections B & C
    
    section D modified...make the 3rd note of D a rest
    
    section E
  - Solos with everyone else very lightly tapping rims in 1/4 notes...all solos ed with section E
  - After solos, everyone plays the modified version above to end the piece
Lacey Taiko Class
- Kuchishoga
Issho (Taishoji Taiko, Chad Nakagawa)
- Kuchishoga
- Large Format Kuchishoga
- Taishoji Taiko Performance
  - Part A: 0:00
  - Part B: 0:13
  - Part C: 0:58
  - Part D: 1:03
  - Part E: 1:14
  - Part D-E: 1:26
  - Part F: 1:38
  - Part G: 1:56
Word at the end: "Tsuriya!" = "fishing" (according to Google translate)

YouTube Links
- Part A: https://youtu.be/wwzpFXQTvfQ
- Part B: https://youtu.be/Nr8ZQJs3njc
- Part C: https://youtu.be/X5PX4BpisEM
- Part D: https://youtu.be/35D4LKoBRTM
- Part E: https://youtu.be/Jc6dWK1wRN0
- Parts D-E: https://youtu.be/GbVXOBIHJ1g
- Part F: https://youtu.be/q33XqTnJtgM
- Part G: https://youtu.be/UX_PEmaquXg
Audio Files
- Full Recording
- Part A
- Part B
- Part C
- Part D
- Part E
- Part D-E (together)
- Part F
- Part G
- Slow Version, Full Recording
- Slow Version, Part A
- Slow Version, Part B
- Slow Version, Part C
- Slow Version, Part
- Slow Version, Part E
- Slow Version, Part D-E (together)
- Slow Version, Part F
- Slow Version, Part G
Video Files
Katsu Donburi
City of Lacey Parks & Rec Taiko
- Katsu Donburri Kuchishoga
- YouTube Links
  - Part A: https://youtu.be/v7jjxcplyio
  - Part B: https://youtu.be/1UWhdx_jCZ4
  - Part C: https://youtu.be/MrrkZffGuFM
  - Part D: https://youtu.be/x6jN49-M3GQ
  - Full Song: https://youtu.be/9BLdP5T9WGs
- MP3 Files
Kawamoto
Melody mp3s
- Non-Solo Section -- Full
- Intro
- Part A
- Part B
- Part C
- Part D
- Part E
- Part F
- Part G
- Solo Section -- Full
- Part H
- Part I
Background Parts mp3's
Kore Kara
- Kore Kara -- PDF
- Kore Kara (Youtube Link)
Unnamed Piece - Lacey Taiko Class
- Kuchishoga
- Full Recording
  - Part A
  - Part B
  - Part C
  - Part D
  - Part E
Lacey Taiko Composition Ji Patterns
Lump On Lump Off
- Lump On Lump Off Movement 2 -- Score -- MP3 Format
- Lump On Lump Off Movement 3 -- Score -- MP3 Format
- Lump On Lump Off Movement 4 -- Score -- MP3 Format
- Lump On Lump Off Movement 5 -- Score -- MP3 Format
- Lump On Lump Off Movement 6 -- Score -- Mp3 Format
Masuri Daiko, Traditional
- PDF File
Matsuri
- Matsuri -- PDF
- Matsuri -- MP3
Performance:
- One person plays an introduction
- Everyone else
  - Measures 3-7, pattern A (measures 8&9)
  - Measures 10-13 (modified 3, normal 4-7), pattern B (measures 15 & 16)
  - One person plays background rhythm on rim for solos
  - Solos go as follows:
    
    Solo, ending with pattern B
    
    Everyone play 10-14, pattern B
    
    Next solo
  - When solos are over, everyone plays 10-14, pattern B to end the piece
Lacey Parks & Rec
- Kuchishoga
- Audio Files
Mi
- Mi Score -- PDF Format
- Mi Score -- MP3 Format
Natsu Ichiban
- Kuchishoga
- Large Format Kuchishoga
- YouTube Links
  - Part A (kuchishoga): https://youtu.be/wTT715yz0Uk
  - Part A (played): https://youtu.be/VV_urrcG73I
  - Part B (kuchishoga): https://youtu.be/FngUGzOkQxM
  - Part B (played): https://youtu.be/KxAYqJUUmYQ
  - Part C (kuchishoga): https://youtu.be/66I0C4iQCAc
  - Part C (played): https://youtu.be/QNKEXGrFAn0
  - Part D (kuchishoga): https://youtu.be/JDGQZe8Y0iU
  - Part D (played): https://youtu.be/EVD78fQU_LQ
  - Part E (kuchishoga): https://youtu.be/ErapiBprYz4
  - Part E (played): https://youtu.be/jSTvWje9k98
  - Parts A-E: https://youtu.be/MglOuKBuM8o
  - Parts A-E (Full Speed): https://youtu.be/8vMKGEXHwnQ
No Clue
Obaba
Ogi Masuri (Yoshikazu Fujimoto)
- PDF File
- MP3 File
Lacey Parks & Rec
- Kuchishoga
- Large Format Kuchishoga
- Audio Files
  - Normal speed
    
    Full Recording
    
    Part A
    
    Part B
    
    Part C
    
    Part D
    
    Part E
    
    E, Part 1
    
    E, Part 2
    
    E, Part 3
    
    E, Part 4
    
    E, Part 1-2
    
    E, Part 3-4
    
    Ending
  - Slow Speed
    
    Full Recording
    
    Part A
    
    Part B
    
    Part C
    
    Part D
    
    Part E
    
    E, Part 1
    
    E, Part 2
    
    E, Part 3
    
    E, Part 4
    
    E, Part 1-2
    
    E, Pat 3-4
    
    Ending
Oiuchi
- Kuchishoga
- Large Format Kuchishoga
Audio Files
Palouse
- Kuchishoga
- Large Format Kuchishoga
- YouTube Videos:
  - Part A: https://youtu.be/1kVh-KcJ7os
  - Part A, Line1, Slow: https://youtu.be/3rtm2GwpxYw
  - Part A, Line 2, Slow: https://youtu.be/exS4v_0X1EM
  - Part A, Line 3, Slow: https://youtu.be/y-diue03EHo
  - Part A, Full, Slow: https://youtu.be/F9zTCw9opqQ
  - Part B: https://youtu.be/cSVuPIYmS6A
  - Part B, Line 1, Slow: https://youtu.be/aaPZfH7jp5k
  - Part B, Line 2, Slow: https://youtu.be/GYSaLhDgK6M
  - Part B, Line 3, Slow: https://youtu.be/VV3burDwvAg
  - Part B, Full, Slow: https://youtu.be/6G-zBDNhYto
  - Part C: https://youtu.be/Ydb-MZFXJl8
  - Part C, Slow (50%): https://youtu.be/7mpvoJ32oVw
  - Part C, Line 1, Measure 1, Slow: https://youtu.be/gIYfK1hV9O8
  - Part C, Line 1, Measure 2, Slow: https://youtu.be/9mYihUE72i8
  - Part C, Line 2, Slow: https://youtu.be/vgdOjr51zP0
  - Part C, Full, Slow: https://youtu.be/EGaTtLj5idk
  - Part D: https://youtu.be/ES69waNQkD4
  - Part D, Line 1, Slow: https://youtu.be/QMPjf3SznqA
  - Part D, Line 2, Slow: https://youtu.be/LkuTI8VynF8
  - Part D, Full, Slow: https://youtu.be/3lxZtXhY2XY
  - Part E: https://youtu.be/UxqGhpaB55c
  - Part E, Slow: https://youtu.be/9W5uqJTjIss
  - Part F: https://youtu.be/MIZBsyPU5zE
  - Part F, Slow: https://youtu.be/m8rVGz3BNuY
  - Parts A-D: https://youtu.be/CVJzhvCkW88
  - Parts E-F (Together): https://youtu.be/bvLVgUERhvY
Piece 1
Renshuu
- Renshuu -- PDF
- Renshuu -- MP3
Performance
- Shime (or other high instrument): 1st 2 measures alone...straight 1/8th notes (alternate hands)
- Everyone else...
  - Everyone plays rhythm together
  - Rhythm played in round...play section A at end until round is finished
  - Everyone plays rhythm together to end piece
Parks & Rec
- Kuchishoga
- Large Format Kuchishoga
- YouTube Links
  - Part A (kuchishoga): https://youtu.be/rGgwTJDmbZU
  - Part A (playing): https://youtu.be/OmsjtXkJN1E
  - Part B (kuchishoga): https://youtu.be/KgDPvCVuY0U
  - Part B (playing): https://youtu.be/7ZFuSqG0_qQ
  - Part C (kuchishoga): https://youtu.be/ADPeHnTe4fs
  - Part C (playing): https://youtu.be/-RRLO3A-Mao
  - Part D (kuchishoga): https://youtu.be/tNmCJ4fbP1M
  - Part D (playing): https://youtu.be/7ypW9faRQoI
  - Part E (kuchishoga): https://youtu.be/Np5OoHh8gXU
  - Part E (playing): https://youtu.be/ykzFVY_pJJM
  - Full Piece (playing): https://youtu.be/guBBBqHRjZA
Audio Files
- Normal Speed
  - Full Recording
  - Part A
  - Part B
  - Part C
  - Part D
  - Part E
- Slow Speed
  - Full Recording
  - Part A
  - Part B
  - Part C
  - Part D
  - Part E
1,000 Cranes Incidental Music
- Performance Layout
- Musical Plan
Music: All parts are uploaded as PDF files

01) Opening Music
02) Mother's Song
- MP3 Recording
- Score
- 001 - Shakuhachi, Shime, Chan Chiki
- 002 - Tank Drum, Temple Bells
- 003 - Bamboo Rack, Gongs, Wind Chimes
- 004 - Crotales, Bell Tree
- 005 - Vibraphone
- 006 - Chu
- 007 - Hira
- 008 - Big Bertha
#?) Closing Music
- MP3 Recording
- Score
- 001 - Shakuhachi, Shime, Chan Chiki
- 002 - Tank Drum, Temple Bells
- 003 - Bamboo Rack, Gongs, Wind Chimes
- 004 - Crotales, Bell Tree
- 005 - Vibraphone
- 006 - Chu
- 007 - Hira
- 008 - Big Bertha
Shimabyashi
Simplicity, Tsugio, Kurushima, Uminari Taiko
- Kuchishoga
- Large Format Kuchishoga
- Youtube Links
  - Part A: https://youtu.be/5IrS74kPwG4
  - Part B: https://youtu.be/GAAort8qg1U
  - Part C: https://youtu.be/AQkgwI_S0ZA
  - Part D: https://youtu.be/eclPDjSecaw
  - Part E: https://youtu.be/j8HdtTfZE5o
  - Part A1: https://youtu.be/2Uf2c-TOrjk
  - Full Piece (2021 Splash Dash): https://youtu.be/HtFFyoX75DA
  - Part ABCAD: https://youtu.be/cJgSdYsZ1qk
  - Part BAEDA: https://youtu.be/kdEoBmqcMCE
  - Part ACEA1: https://youtu.be/m6k_P7lfj6M
  - Full Piece with Section Letters: https://youtu.be/SF_agQo-gF4
Sound Samples - Odaiko #1 & Korean BUK drum
- Sample #1
- Sample #2
Taiko Chaos
Taiko Volunteers
- Full Packet (Instructions, Score, Parts)
- Reference Recording (MP3)
The Piece
- PDF File
The Seasons
Spring

Summer

Aki: Tsukimi (Fall: Moonviewing)

A Full Moon!
In The Sacred Fountain Garden
A Fish Is Dancing
--Buson

Autumn begins with the tsunami season in Japan. After the storms settle down, the weather is fairly mild, the leaves change color, and the harvest is gathered. The Tsukimi, Harvest Moon Festival, is held in mid-Autumn all across Japan. Although it was originally a time for parties and late-night celebrations, the Tsukimi traditionally became a time for quiet reflection in Japan.

PDF Files
MP3 Files
- Full
- Part A
- Part B
- Part C
- Part D
- Part E
- Part A Round
- Part B Round
- Part C Round
- Part D/E Round
- Ending
Fuyu: Arashi (Winter: Storm)

Roaring Winter Storm
Rushing To Its
Utter End...
Ever-Sounding Sea
--Gonsui

Winter is a time for storms in Japan. Different parts of Japan have vastly different winter experiences. Large, coastal cities often have very little snow and mild winters. But the further north you go in Japan and the further into the mountains you go, the more snow you see. Winter sports such as skiing and snowboarding abound in these areas, as do snow festivals featuring snow and ice sculpting, concerts, sledding, and food.

PDF Files
- Full Score
- Ji
- Drums 1
- Drums 2
- Big Bertha
MP3 Files
- Full
- Part A
- Part B
- Part C
- Part D
- Part E
- Part F
- Part G
The Struggle (Eric Sundberg)
PDF Parts
The Sundberger Express
The System is Down
Unnamed Piece
- Un-named Piece -- PDF
- Un-named Piece -- MP3

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