Taiko (percussion ensemble) by Scott Harding
Performed by Mintaka Percussion
Published by C. Alan Publications (www.c-alanpublications.com)
Using traditional instruments, Harding emulates the unmistakable sound of a Japanese taiko ensemble. The majestic opening accelerates into the quick tempo (quarter=180) which remains to the end of the piece. Your audiences will be blown away by the shear power of this piece!
Instrumentation:
Percussion 1 (high concert tom, small China cymbal)
Percussion 2 (medium concert tom, medium China cymbal)
Percussion 3 (low concert tom, large China cymbal)
Percussion 4 (large bass drum)
Percussion 5 & 6 (shared bongos)
Percussion 7 & 8 (shared bongos)
*May be performed with 6 players if you leave out Percussion 6 & 8