Palo Alto Buddhist Temple Adult Taiko Class

Please check this page weekly for updates.

SCHEDULE:

March 2, 9, 16, 23, & 30
April 20 & 27 (no class April 6 & 13)
May 4, 11, & 18 (no class May 25)
June & July TBD
PABT Obon: Saturday, August 1. Performance details TBD.

All of this information will also be posted on your Google sheet.

The patterns for your new song are loosely based on THIS.

STAGE LEFT:

STAGE RIGHT:

Here is a video with everyone playing the STAGE RIGHT PART ONLY. You can also find the written version below AND on your Google sheet, tab marked “2026 Song 1 - Stage Right”.

PURCHASING BACHI

Kashi (oak) bachi can be purchased at **Asano Taiko US**. If you prefer a slightly more lightweight wood, you can purchase kaede (maple) bachi instead.
The photo gives available sizes for kashi bachi. The length and diameter depend on the length of your arms and size of your hand. For reference, I use the 2.25cmx39cm bachi.
Recommended sizes are circled.
**https://asano.us/products/kashi-bachi**

MATSURI: LINES 1-5, LINES 1-5

MATSURI - PRACTICE TRACK

THIS CHROME MUSIC LAB PRACTICE TRACK INCLUDES THE INTRO, LINES 1-5 (just played once) AND THE CUE.

Matsuri with intro

YOROKOBI TAIKO

YOROKOBI TAIKO - SHIME

YOROKOBI TAIKO SHIME - played on two drums

Yorokobi Taiko in Chrome Music Lab

https://musiclab.chromeexperiments.com/Song-Maker/song/5396693843968000