Taiko is the Japanese art of drumming. Originally the music of the court and temple, the drums were played singly or in pairs. The modern style of taiko performed as an ensemble is called kumidaiko. This style was created by a jazz drummer, Daihachi Oguchi, in 1951 and has since gained worldwide popularity.

The word "taiko" literally means "drum" or "fat drum." When used in certain compound words, such as for styles of playing, types of drums, and ensembles, the "T" sounds like "D" and it is spelled "daiko."

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  • Taiko Drums From A Small Planet
    Information site about the Minnesota based dance and drum group Sanseiyonseikai. Audio clips, biographical data and links.
  • The Beat Goes On
    An article by Wendy Whiteside on the evolution of taiko to its modern day form. References and links.
  • Phil's Taiko Page
    A performing artist presents his history. An introduction, lists of various drums, a survey, and links.
  • Rolling Thunder
    Provides a resource for information about Japanese Taiko drumming. Offers sales of drums and instruments.
  • Kuni's HomePage
    Information about Hi no Taiko with photographs and audio samples of performances with explanations and terms, a Yoko-bue, the Japanese bamboo flute, tutorial, and links to Taiko sites. [Japanese, English]
  • Taiko.us
    Resources for new groups. Free web sites, public domain music to play and teaching drills to use in classes.
  • TaikoInfo.org
    Provides a detailed and accurate source of information on the Japanese instruments and related goods of ensemble taiko, or kumidaiko
  • Emeryville Taiko
    A drumming group in Emeryville, CA. Classes and local performances. Instructor has 20 years experience.
  • Burlington Taiko
    Performing group in Burlington VT. Classes, performance schedule and group news for the local area.
  • Northern California Koyasan Temple
    Primarily a children's group but now opened up to adults. Classes, drum building and public performances in the Sacramento CA area.
  • Raion Taiko
    A personal blog of experiences in Japan while studying Taiko. Personal stories, links and supporting pictures.
  • San Jose Taiko
    Professional performing group located in San Jose CA. News, audio clips, merchandise, classes and group news.
  • St. Louis Osuwa Taiko
    Founded originally by the late Grand Master of Taiko, Daihachi Oguchi. This St. Louis MO Taiko group offers performances and youth workshops.
  • Taiko Building
    The basic elements of building a wine barrel Nagado daiko. Shows the procedure from start to finish.
  • Watsonville Taiko Group
    A South San Francisco Bay group. Performances, Classes, events calendar and performance schedules.

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  • Taiko: Regional and Ethnic at Canadian Content
    URL : canadiancontent.net/.../Arts/Music/Styles/Regional_and_Ethnic/Taiko
    Canadian Content explores Taiko. Includes free listings and information about Taiko from the CanConDir. ... Regional and Ethnic - Taiko. Taiko (Regional and Ethnic) ...[2008/12/09]
  • Google Directory - Arts > Music > Styles > R > Regional and Ethnic > Taiko
    URL : google.org/alpha/Top/Arts/Music/Styles/R/Regional_and_Ethnic/Taiko
    Search only in TaikoSearch the Web. Taiko. Arts > Music > Styles > R > Regional and Ethnic > Taiko ... Regional > Asia > Japan > Arts and Entertainment > ...[2008/12/29]
  • musical-styles: regional-and-ethnic: taiko
    URL : www.somusical.com/musical-styles/regional-and-ethnic/taiko/index.html
    Below is a listing of our categories in SoMusical musical-styles: regional-and-ethnic: taiko ... Information about Hi no Taiko with photographs and audio ...[2008/11/10]
  • kodo.or.jp - Site Information from Alexa
    URL : www.alexa.com/data/details?url=www.kodo.or.jp
    ... more about Kodo statistics, where visitors come from, who owns the site, what are some related links, and more. ... Regional and Ethnic > Taiko > Ensembles > ...[2008/12/25]
  • Taiko.org - AboutUs Wiki Page
    URL : www.aboutus.org/Taiko.org
    From AboutUs: See what information we have on Taiko.org and share your knowledge. ... Percussion | Regional and Ethnic | San Jose Taiko | Styles | Taiko | Theatre ...[2008/11/15]
  • Regional and Ethnic Styles Music
    URL : www.iaswww.com/apr/Arts/Music/Styles/Regional_and_Ethnic
    Regional and Ethnic Styles Music An umbrella category for musical styles ... Taiko. Mariachi. Soukous@ Magazines and E-zines. Native American. Record Labels@ Tango ...[2008/12/23]
  • Sonoma County Taiko Home
    URL : sonomacountytaiko.org/index.htm
    ... is to Learn, Share and Promote Taiko as a Cultural Artform. You've ... 3325 Regional Pkwy Suite #11. Santa Rosa. Fee: $45 per person. RSVP Space is Limited ...[2008/12/16]
  • Top > Labels > Specialty > Regional and Ethnic
    URL : www.audiomastermind.com/browse-regional_and_ethnic-534925-1.html
    WHOLESALE AND DISTRIBUTION. PRO AUDIO BRANDS. Top > Labels > Specialty > Regional and Ethnic ... Labels > Specialty > Regional and Ethnic. Member Reviews ...[2008/12/30]
  • Regional and Ethnic: Styles at Canadian Content
    URL : www.canadiancontent.net/dir/Top/Arts/Music/Styles/Regional_and_Ethnic
    Canadian Content explores Regional and Ethnic. Includes free listings and information about Regional and Ethnic from the CanConDir.[2008/12/15]
  • musical-styles: regional-and-ethnic
    URL : www.somusical.com/musical-styles/regional-and-ethnic
    Below is a listing of our categories in SoMusical musical-styles: regional-and-ethnic ... Taiko (41) Worldbeat (37) Home: musical-styles: regional-and-ethnic. Links: ...[2008/12/14]
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