Give Musuc A Chance.
聴くを楽しむ
君と僕と　彼女と彼と　君たちと彼等と　ココロにタッチするタッチゃんねる。　聴くを楽しむ。新しいインターネット放送がスタートします

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BEGIN Japanology - Taiko Drums
Japan's traditional drums are called taiko.
They come in various shapes and sizes,
and produce a range of captivating sounds that most Japanese associate strongly with festivals at shrines,
where drums create an exciting atmosphere for everyone present.

These days, taiko are enjoyed by audiences around the world in the form of energetic performances by Japanese drumming groups. But originally,
the taiko was not a musical instrument; it was a way to summon and entertain a deity.

One example was Raijin, the god of thunder, who was believed to beat out a rumbling rhythm on his own drums in the heavens.
Drumming came to be associated with prayers for rain and good harvests.

Recent developments include the use of taiko in arcade drumming games
that have even been adapted for use in physical rehabilitation for the elderly.

On this edition of BEGIN Japanology, we focus on taiko, the heartbeat of the nation.

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