Resources

Below are some links to useful Taiko resources for practice, information and online communities.

Taiko Backbeats www.dokodon.com
A fantastic free online Taiko practice tool! Generate rhythms and base beats at various tempos for home practice.

Taiko source  http://taikosource.com/
A great resource website for everything related to Taiko.

All Things Taiko   http://allthingstaiko.blogspot.co.uk/
A resource for Taiko practice drills and other random Taiko goings-on.
(by selecting the drop down menu on the right of the webpage, you can choose the practice drills, many of which can be done without a drum)!

Taiko Japan channel   http://www.youtube.com/user/taikojapan
This youtube channel is in Japanese, but great for short Taiko drills and lessons.

Taiko Skin  http://taikoskin.blogspot.co.uk/
A Taiko blog about everything that has anything to do with taiko drums. A great site that covers a wide range of Taiko related subjects.

Taiko Center   http://www.taiko-center.co.jp/english/
Taiko shop based in Kyoto, Japan. Has a good section on Taiko history and FAQ's.

Facebook groups:
Tengu School of Taiko  https://www.facebook.com/groups/tengutaiko/
Yorkshire Taiko Community  https://www.facebook.com/groups/221625964890023/
UK Taiko Scene  https://www.facebook.com/groups/127284597415795/
Taiko Europe  https://www.facebook.com/groups/725738900887991/
Taiko Community  https://www.facebook.com/groups/taikocommunity/