In-person Taiko Course – 12-Week Quitiplas in the Pocket (Naname) – LATI DONference

Quitiplas in the Pocket – by ManMan Mui
Sundays 2:00-3:45pm
Sep 12, 19, 26, Oct 3, 10, 17, 24, 31, Nov 7, 14, 21 (skipping Nov 28), Dec 5

• Welcome those who did not participate in the Jul-Aug Session

• Continue building on dynamic movement drills that align with the polyrhythmic base-beat

• Develop original solo/duet/trio as part of the arrangement

• Utilize body percussion to internalize the polyrhythm of Quitiplas (African-Venezuelan style music)

• Learn the shime/oke elements of the piece

• Create an arrangement to perform for the LATI DONference recital (performing is not required in order to participate in this course )

• Previous arrangements of Quitiplas in the Pocket

  1. Video (Mujō Creative) https://youtu.be/m91VJaocvUc

  2. Video (2019 LATI Recital) https://youtu.be/yosXISeM3lg

  3. Video (2021 Taste of Taiko) https://youtu.be/PcfwLwL-WpA