taiko drumming

There is a famous Taiko drumming group in St. Paul called Enso Daiko. We had heard them about five years ago in a show in Red Wing. I loved the drumming, the flair and timing of the drummers moving about the stage. It was an incredible show and I learned that they offer an introductory workshop. I thought about it off and on, but didn't attend one until today. Wow. It was a great experience. A dozen novice drummers got a chance to bang on the huge drums and make them boom. During the two-hour workshop, we learned how to hold the sticks, how to position ourselves to hit the drums, and how to put together one small song on the drums. Below is a photo of the studio and the large drums we played. What an interesting and exciting time.