Taiko BibliographyInformation in this page is broken up into four sections: Books, Magazines, Electronic Media and Articles/Research Papers. Where possible the entry is listed by artist in alphabetical order. When that is not possible, the entry is listed by title. English translations of Japanese titles are presented in (parenthesis), Rolling Thunder editorial comment is in [brackets].
Books by Author:A and A, ed.
Asano Taiko Co., ed. Small book explaining the many different taiko Drums and associated instruments. Coutts-Smith, Mark
Harich-Schneider, Eta This title is out of print.
Hayashi, Eitetsu.
Hayashi, Eitetsu.
Leonard C. Holvik,Jackson H. Bailey Taiko no bi-to ni miserarete (Enchanted by the Taiko Beat) Tokyo: Ongaku Shuppansha. 1999. In Japanese. ISBN: 4-900340-25-1
Inoue, Ryohei
Inoue, Ryohei
James, J. Alison A children's book (with illustrations by Tsukushi) telling the story of Gojinjo-daiko.
Kodo A yearly scrapbook of Kodo's activities. Includes profiles of the players and photos of the year's events.
Malm, W.P. This title is out of print.
Malm, W.P.
Malm, W.P. This title is out of print.
Malm, W.P. There is a companion 60 minute cassete tape with musical examples from the book also available from the publisher. ISBN 0-520-05727-9.
Markus, Peter
Morita, Toshiro Morita documents the great variety of Japanese Taiko groups in this album. His photography captures the style and energy of taiko beautifully, and it is very informative to see so many different styles of taiko represented. Mr. Nishitsunoi, of the Japan National Theater, writes commentary on the various taiko styles pictured. Oguchi, Daihachi
Oguchi, Daihachi Basic introduction to playing in the Osuwa style. Includes history, playing techiniques and other general info.
Piggott, Sir Francis This title is out of print.Taiko Center, ed. Wadaiko Nyuumon (Introduction to Taiko) Kyoto: Taiko Center. 1992. In Japanese. Distributed by the Taiko Center. 56 Katsura Chiyohara Nishikyo-ku Kyoto City, 615 Japan Tel: 075 392 6975 Fax: 075 392 6978
Kan, Toko Textbook for Japanese Taiko Basic Theory and Practice Distributed by Asano Taiko Shop. In Japanese. Fukudome, Matto City Ishikawa Prefecture Japan Phone: 0762 771277 Fax: 0762 7728
Yuuki, Emi MagazinesTaikology In Japanese.Jyuugatsusha Fukudome, Matto City Ishikawa Prefecture Japan Phone: 0762 771277 Fax: 0762 7728
Taikology is published roughly twice a year by Jyuugatsusha with support from the Asano Taiko Co. ltd. Electronic MediaTaiko Resource, The. Rolling Thunder, David Leong, Ed. 1996-. Website (www.taiko.com/rollingthunder.html). The Taiko. Parcwave, 1996. CD-ROM (mac/win). Articles and Research Papers by AuthorAsai, S. Horaku: A Buddhist Tradition of Performing Arts and the Development of Taiko Drumming in the United States. In Selected Reports in Ethnomusicology, Asian Music in North America, vol. VI, 1985. pp. 163-172. ISBN 0-88287-020-3Barakan, P. Discussion: A Woman playing Japanese Drums. In Wadaiko, Kawade Shobou Shinsha, 1995. pp. 124-135 Chatenever, R. A Different Drummer. In Maui Scene, 18 November 1993. Doyle, M. The Beat Goes On. In MidWeek, 28 February 1996. pp. A6-A9.
Fromartz, Samuel. Anything but Quiet. Natural History, March 1998. pp.44-49. Gould, Micheal. Taiko Classification and Manufacturing. in Percussive Notes, PAS, June 1998. pp. 12-20. Green, M. Voices of The Drum. In Sky, November 1993. pp. 32-36Hayase, S. Taiko. In East Wind, Winter/Spring 1985. pp. 46-47. Higa, K. Sound and Spirit: An Interview with Master Seiichi Tanaka. In Nikkei Taiko Dayori, Fall 1993. pp. 6-7, 10-12 Hirabayashi, Roy. 15th Anniversary Celebration - "Spirit of the Drum" In Odaiko, San Jose Taiko Newsletter, fall 1988. pp 1-4. Inoue, T. Taiko Time. In MetroGuide, March 1994. pp. 33-34. Kodani, M. Taiko. In Horaku. MS prepared for Kinnara Senshin Buddhist Temple. 1979. Kodani, M. 1979. Making a Taiko. In Horaku. MS prepared for Kinnara Senshin Buddhist Temple. Kageyama, Y. Following the Drumbeat. In The Japan Times Weekly, 21 June 1986. p. 16. Kobayashi, T. Heartbeat in the Diaspora: Taiko and Community. In Fuse, Music Issue, 1994. pp. 24-26.
Leong, David. Hokubei no Taiko Sangyou (The Taiko Industry in America). In Taikology #14, Jyuugatsusha. 1998. pp. 58-61. Lockett, Peter. Eastern Invasion. Rhythm magazine, May 1997, pp. 70-72. Mallin, L. Wood and Skin: The Making of Taiko Drums. In Intersect, June 1993. pp. 26-29.Malm, W.P. 1986 Japanese Drum Lessons. In Six Hidden views of Japanese Music. pp. 22-51. University of California Press. ISBN 0-520-05045-2 Malm, W.P. 1986. The Art of Ko Tsuzumi Drum Making. In Six Hidden Views of Japanese Music. pp. 22-51. University of California Press. ISBN 0-520-05045-2 Muromoto, W. Thunder in Wahiawa. In The Hawaii Herald, 21 February 1986. pp. 10-11.
Ochi, Megumi. 1997. What The Haniwa Have To Say About Taiko's Roots: The History Of Taiko. Transcript of Plenary speech given at the 1997 Taiko Conference in Los Angeles. Okihiro, G. "Drumatic" Excitement. In Silhouette, 1988. pp. 7-8.
O'Mahoney, Terry.Kodo/Japanese Taiko Masters. Percussive Notes: PAS, Vol 36, No. 1. 1998. pp. 6-10. Otsuka, Chie. Learning Taiko in America. Master's Program in Area Studies, University of Tsukuba. 1996. 112 pages. Polt, E. Making Taiko Drums in the US. MS, Senior Colloquiam, UCLA. 1992.Ong, E. An Ancient Big Bang Theory. In The Stanford Daily: Intermission, 17 February 1994. Santoki, M. The Ambassador of Taiko. In The Hawaii Herald, 16 February 1996. pp A5-A6. Schulze, M. Taiko Group Founder Enjoying Country Life. In Hokubei mainichi, 27 July, 1991. Suravech, Glenn. Bang the Drum! In Rafu Shimpo, 26 March 1992.
Takata, Takeshi. The Thundering World of the Taiko. Look Japan, Vol 43, No 502. 1998. Thompson, Woody. Two custom drum makers: William Kooienga and Paul Namkung. Percussive Notes, PAS. July 1998. pp. 6-10. Tong, C. Taiko! In Bridge: An Asian American Perspective, spring 1979. pp. 43-47.Ulrich, A. Pounding Ecstasy. In San Francisco Focus, November 1993. pp. 67-68. Uyechi, L. University Taiko: Roots and Evolution. MS presented at Symposium on North American Taiko, Stanford Taiko Invitational.
Articles by TitleNihon no Taiko no Bunrui Kaisetsu. Minzoku Geino, issue 11. Ongaku no Tomo Sha. 1990.
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