Taiko (Harding)
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General Info
Year: 2000
Publisher: C. Alan Publications
Difficulty: Advanced
Cost: $39.00
Descriptions
Using traditional instruments, Harding emulates the unmistakable sound of a Japanese taiko ensemble. The majestic opening accelerates into the quick tempo (quarter=180) which remains to the end of the piece. Your audiences will be blown away by the shear power of this piece!
Instrumentation
Player 1: Tom-tom (High) & Chinese Cymbal
Player 2: Tom-tom (Medium) & Chinese Cymbal
Player 3: Tom-tom (Low) & Chinese Cymbal
Player 4: Concert Bass Drum
Player 5: Bongos
Player 6: Bongos
Player 7: Bongos
Player 8: Bongos
Recent Performance
Works for Percussion by this Composer
Criss - Percussion Trio
Taiko (Harding) - Percussion Octet