Map database problems resolved
The temporary problems with our database have been resolved and the map should be displayed properly again now.
Year: 2014
Map database problems
We are currently experiencing some problems with our map database, so the map might not show the database entries for now; the list view will still show the entries, though. We will be trying to fix the problem as soon as possible.
Drum type section launched
We have started launching our section about drum types! Our first featured article is a detailed description of the shimedaiko, the high-pitched center piece of many taiko ensembles. The description includes detailed annotated graphs with the English and Japanese terms in Kanji and Western transcription.
The shop list is online
We have finished compiling the first version of our taiko-related shop list. Included are onlineshops and retail shops from Germany, the UK, the US and Japan.
Twitter Account: Launched!
We now have a Twitter Account: Follow us at @WadaikoToshokan! New articles and changes to the site will also be announced on that account.
Kakegoe 掛け声 (emphatic shouting) in Taiko performances
Many Taiko performances use emphatic shouts and verbal cues known as kakegoe 掛け声. Generally speaking, the term refers to a shouting out to a certain person or group, like a crowd cheering for a sports team or a musician.
The library is now open for visitors!
Yay! Hooray! We’re very excited to finally be able to announce the opening of Wadaiko Toshokan 和太鼓図書館, your online library about Japanese taiko drums. As the name suggests, this page aims to become an information portal about everything related to taiko drumming.