Taiko Cases

Hi Edubloggers,

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Today I will talk about cases to hold Taiko Drums. Because skins tightened change pitch a lot, you need to keep it in a case to deter it from nature.

Firstly, these cases helps to carry the taiko more easily in safe. Also, it prevents from the damage like scratch. However, storing taiko in a case for a long time is not recommended. It may cause mold on the heads and crack in the body. To avoid such damage, you should take the taiko out of the case and leave it in the fresh air regularly.

-Note: As well as a case, a blanket protects taiko from dusts and scratch. The one thing is that blankets absorb water which is not good for the head, so I don’t recommend it,

Finally, I will talk about how to carry the Taiko.

It normally has 2 iron handles (kan) at each side of the body. Large taiko should be carried by 2-3 people using them. DO NOT DRAG A DRUM ON THE FLOOR!!!! A taiko may damage the head of taiko and rolling a taiko may damage the body. Usually, taiko case has handles and it’s easy to carry a taiko more easily in safe. A torn head is a pain to reskin.

 

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