Summary of the fine art of japanese taiko drumming and how it has influenced to western culture.

Taiko: A Blossoming Art As a musician I am continually searching for new instruments and sounds to experiment with. Percussion is my forte' and for years I have been fascinated with the monstrous drums of Asia, in particular Japan's Taiko, or "fat drum". The word Taiko refers not only to the enormous barrel shaped drum, which now comes in many different sizes, but also the music itself. Almost everyone has seen a movie or an …

…art is what keeps Taiko alive and guarantees a bright future for all who embrace it. Works Cited Cain, William. "Big Business of the Nineties." Business Week. 16 Aug 1998. 19-21. Dolan, Ronald E. and Robert L. Worden. Japan: A Country Study. United States Government Printing Office, April 1992 Overview and History. 2001 Rolling Thunder Taiko Resources http://www.taiko.com/ Donaldson, Jacob. Owner, Rhythm House. Personal Interview. 15 Nov 2001. Robinson, Scott. " Tons of Taiko." Modern Drummer. February/March 1999 160-161