Katsugi Okedo Crash Course with Franco

2015 Private lesson recorded for Willamette Taiko so she could share concepts with her group. Short clips (1-6 minutes) on left hand technique.

Left hand grip/alignment + general fit

2:16 Begin left hand grip/alignment breakdown
4:13 Wrist/arm alignment
5:05 This is what I’d like you to focus on


Left hand grip: tension / relaxation between thumb and index finger


Left hand grip: index finger - what is it good for?


Left hand grip: subtle, relaxed wrist snap + pinky-ring-middle finger options