Taiko is a Japanese percussion drum in fact of a broad range of drums. It is the common name with which a drum is known in Japan. Drums have a mythological origin in Japanese folklore. Taiko are associated with Shintoism and Buddhism festivals and concerts.
Kumi-Daiko or a “Set of Drums” is a form of ensemble Taiko drumming. Taiko were used in Warfare and Traditional functions. Today we have a performance of Taiko Drummers.
Enjoy this video.
Video provided only for illustration – Credit: Senzoku Gakuen College of Music
