Taiko (which simply means "drumming" or "a drum" in Japanese) is a performance art that involves beating drums (taiko) with large, cylindrical drumsticks (bachi).

What are the traditional roots of this ancient art?

1. Read 3 of these articles silently:

roots of th taiko
taiko basics
taiko practice
taiko performance
Tatsuki's life
taiko: Hiroki's life

2. Discuss what you learned in groups

3. Post the most interesting facts on Chart Paper

4. Take the Taiko Test

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Bowdoin College Drummers who will perform for us
March 28th at 7:15
Japan Family Night