what kind of clothes did the people use when playing it?
Happi - a decorative thin-fabric coat; hachimaki - headbands; Tabi
Taiko
Common in many "kumi-daiko" groups is the use of the happi, a decorative, thin-fabric coat, and traditional headbands called hachimaki. Tabi, , and are also typical. During his time with the group Ondekoza, Eitetsu Hayashi suggested that a loincloth called a fundoshi be worn when performing for French fashion designer Pierre Cardin, who saw Ondekoza perform for him in 1975. The Japanese group Kodo has sometimes worn fundoshi for its performances.
what is taiko? A percussion instrument where did this instrument originate from? The origin of the instrument is unclear, but it is believed to have been originiated from South China - a drum called kakko. was this instrument used in warfare? Yes - During the 16th-century Warring States period, specific drum calls were used to communicate orders for retreating and advancing. is it related to kumi-daiko? Yes - the term "taiko" also refers to the performance itself, and commonly to one style called "kumi-daiko" who invented this style? Daihachi Oguchi where is he from? Japan what is his profession? A drummer when did he begin that style? 1951 was the drum used during performances? Yes
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Taiko [SEP] Clothing
There is a wide variety of traditional clothing that players wear during taiko performance. Common in many "kumi-daiko" groups is the use of the happi, a decorative, thin-fabric coat, and traditional headbands called hachimaki. Tabi, , and are also typical. During his time with the group Ondekoza, Eitetsu Hayashi suggested that a loincloth called a fundoshi be worn when performing for French fashion designer Pierre Cardin, who saw Ondekoza perform for him in 1975. The Japanese group Kodo has sometimes worn fundoshi for its performances.