TaikoMasa - Wadaiko and other Japanese instruments

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  • Nagadou Daiko
  • Hira Daiko
  • Gaku Daiko
  • Kagura Daiko
  • Kakko/Sannoko
  • Okedou Daiko
  • Shime Daiko
  • Hayashi Daiko
  • Gangu Daiko
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  • Futon Daiko
  • Danjiri
  • Mikoshi
  • Goods for Festival
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  • Kotsuzumi
  • O'kawa
  • Shamisen
  • Hyoushigi
  • Tebyoushi (Chappa)
  • Shinobue
  • Atarigane
  • Bachi

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Wadaiko

Hira Daiko

Appropriately named after its short and flat body, Hira Daiko (meaning "flat drum") is manufactured in the same way as Nagadou Daiko, When compared to a Nagadou Daiko of the same diameter, a Hira Daiko produces a lighter and higher sound. For this reason, it is often used alongside Shime Daiko for ohayashi (festival accompaniment).
Gaku Daiko, used for gagaku performances, is an ornately decorated version of the Hira Daiko. A variety of stands are available for Hira Daiko, providing for a diversity in performance.

Hira Daiko cross stand	Hira Daiko on hanging stand	Hira Daiko on Hanamagari-Torii stand
Diameter: 1.3 shaku (39 cm) Material: Keyaki (Japanese Zelkova)	Diameter: 1.5 shaku (45 cm) Material: Meari	Diameter: 1.5 shaku (45 cm) Material: Keyaki (Japanese Zelkova)

Hira Daiko on bushou stand	Hira Daiko on two-legged stand
Diameter: 1.5 shaku (45 cm) Material: Meari	Diameter: 2.5 shaku (76 cm) Material: Meari