Table of Contents List of Music Games

Taiko Slow Lift
Kia!

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About:

[modulating and controlling force] Taiko is a very deep and powerful drumming tradition.
This game is a small way to introduce students to this particular style. This could be a way to begin a discussion of how a tradition can emerge as part of an culture.

Purpose of this Lesson:

Focusing energy.

Learn to support the voice to be powerful and not hurt the throat or vocal cords.

Prerequisite:

Ready

Asleep

Directions:

Call 'Sticks Asleep'.

The left hand will play steady 8 beats. The right hand will slowly lift. On beat 8, the stick has a small flick where it will point straight up. On 'One' hit the drum and make a Kia!

The emphasis is on the group of players staying together as they lift their sticks. The Kia! is to be strong and well support, not yelling with tension in the throat.

Glitches:

• Student hit the drum too hard


1. Take Over the Problem Have Dragon make the mistakes and ask the class members to comment on his actions.


• Student tense their throat with the Kia!


1. Have students yawn while they do their 'Kia!'. This 'yawning' to open the back of the throat.


• Students don't stay together as they lift their stick. Some go faster or slower.


1. Have two students go at a time. Ask those students to evaluate how they did at staying together.

Needs Met:

Mastery - Students develop their attentions skills.

Novelty - Being so forceful using the voice

Connection - Students can develop more of a sense of becoming part a team.

Neuroscience and Psycho-Physiology Basis:

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Metaphor to Explore:

Leadership- What does a good leader do?

What's it like when everyone works together?

Extensions:

* Performance This game can be used part of a performance.