“Spring’s Sprung” Kodo Performance Videos
In the videos above, the bamboo flutes we are playing are shinobue happon-choshi (#8) utamono (song type).
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Message from the Composer
Every year, we release new pieces centered around unique themes. For this year’s theme, I chose irregular time signatures! Spring’s Sprung is a five-beat piece, which is not a very common time signature for taiko music.
It’s been eight years since I composed Shunpuu, the first release for Kodo One Earth Music.
It makes me truly happy to see that so many people from all over the world have played it.
While Spring’s Sprung has a similar instrument formation to Shunpuu, I’ve taken things up a level in terms of challenge.
I tried to capture that uplifting feeling you get when spring arrives and everything bursts into color.
As you learn and play this piece, I hope you’ll enjoy the distinct groove created by this irregular meter.
About Kodo One Earth Music
Kodo One Earth Music compositions are original pieces composed by Kodo, created so people around the world can enjoy playing our music more freely. Anyone, anywhere, any time.
To help make it easier for many people to learn and perform this music, we have:
・posted Kodo One Earth Music reference videos on YouTube.
・made free downloadable sheet music available.
・relaxed some of the usage restrictions, such as the need to request copyright permission.
Kodo One Earth Music Around the World
We love seeing videos of people around the world playing Kodo One Earth Music.
We’d like to share these with our followers via our website and on social media.
Kodo One Earth Music Around the World
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