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Old 06-25-2008, 07:48 PM   #1
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Default Double drums: Tips on how to play like a real Taiko Drum Master

I'm very sure you all have seen many videos in Youtube or any other streaming sites of people attempting to do double drum stunts on Taiko in the arcades. The Japanese trend for Taiko is now shifting from FC-ing Kita Saitama2000 in Oni to playing double drums for Level 10 Oni songs. What do I mean by double drums? It means ONE player playing TWO drums in TWO player mode.

Here are some examples of double drum stunt videos

YouTube - (Double drum stunt play)???? - Kurofune Raikou

Yeah, that's me. I'm not that good yet. But it's still an FC!

YouTube - ??????????????????????2000?

Double drums on Koibumi2000 Oni. Yes... KOIBUMI2000 ONI!

YouTube - ??????????????????????????

Double drum FULL COMBO for Densetsu no Matsuri. Yes, FULL COMBO for both drums

YouTube - ???????The biceps brachii is trained by "Taiko Drum Master"

Awesome consecutive passes for Kechadon2000, The Carnivorous Carnival, Taberuna2000 and Yokuderu2000.

Yeah, I'm sure you get my point...

Okay, here are some tips to play double drums like a Taiko Drum Master!

1) First and foremost, PLEASE MAKE SURE YOU ARE GOOD PLAYING ALL, IF NOT MOST SONGS IN ONI BEFORE YOU TRY THIS STUNT!

2) Always start off with Muzukashii until you're confident to play Oni. Kurofune Raikou in Muzukashii is good start. Also, please beware that some songs have different notes for each player in 2 player mode. It will confuse you; unless you memorize the notes for each player.

3) YOU MUST MAKE YOUR OWN BACHI IF YOU WANT TO PLAY DOUBLE DRUMS! Yes, this is very important. The arcade's bachi are very heavy and it will make you tired easily. Ensure that your bachi is light and long enough to hit both sides of the drums when do a CROSS STUNT.

a) What is a cross stunt? That's when your right hand hits the left drum and your left hand hits the right drum. It's a very cool stunt and it's rather mesmerizing when other people see it. The videos above all have this stunt. DO NOT DO THIS STUNT UNLESS YOU ARE SURE YOU CAN HIT THE NEXT NOTE! Also, this stunt will tire you more as you are using more energy.

4) The arcade's Taiko drum sensors are sensitive. So, you don't need to hit so hard - as it will waste your energy. However, you DO need to hit the sides of the drum HARDER as they are less sensitive; which can be hard if a succession of DDKKDDKKDDKK come. If your hands feel tired during a song, try to use your shoulder's strength to hit.

5) I recommend you to warm up by playing single drums before playing double drums. For me, I play best after 10-20 minutes of playing single drums. It varies for each individual.

6) Try to play songs with slower BPMs first (like Super Mario, Fuun! Bachi Osensei) before you advance to songs with faster BPMs.

Apart from those tips earlier, here are some recommended songs for each level of double drummer.

Beginner
Kurofune Raikou (Muzukashii/Hard) - Taiko 10/11
Super Mario Bros (Muzukashii/Hard) - Taiko 8/9/10/11
Mojipittan Medley (Muzukashii) - Taiko 8/9 <- beware of slight note changes!
Almost any level 3-5 Muzukashii song. But beware of songs like Natsu Matsuri as they have note changes in 2P.

Intermediate (advance to Oni level!)
Love so sweet (6 stars) - Taiko 10/11
Together (4 stars) - Taiko 10/11
Real voice (5 stars) - Taiko 9
Saitama2000 (7 stars - Muzukashii) - Taiko 7/8/9/10/11 <- only attempt after you feel comfortable handling songs with fast BPMs! I tried this song and just barely passed. T____T
Almost any level 1-5 Oni songs, depending on speed.

Advanced - all Oni (the road to becoming a true Taiko Drum Master)
Densetsu no Matsuri (7 stars) - Taiko 10
Fuuun! Bachi Osensei (7 stars) - Taiko 7/8/9/10/11
Super Mario Bros. (8 stars) -Taiko 8/9/10
Soulcalibur II (7 stars) - Taiko 7/8/9/10/11 <- beware of note changes
Almost any 6-8 Oni songs, depending on speed.

Expert (almost there!)
Gekkabijin (9 stars) - Taiko 9/10 <- beware of note changes if you hit the yellow notes differently!
Hyakkaryouran (9 stars) - Taiko 11/12 <- beware of note changes if you hit the yellow notes differently!
Kurofune Raikou (9 stars) - Taiko 10/11 <- beware of note changes if you hit the yellow notes differently!
Almost any level 8-9 songs, it really depends!

Taiko no Dai Tatsujin (Taiko Drum Grand Master!)
Saitama2000 (9 stars) - Taiko 6/7/8/9/10/11 <- beware of note changes if any of your hands fail you
Kechadon2000 (10 stars) - Taiko 7/8/9/10/11 <- beware of note changes if you hit the yellow notes differently!
Koibumi2000 (10 stars) - Taiko 7/8/9/10/11 <- make sure you can handle fast BPMs before you attempt!
The Carnivorous Carnival (10 stars) - Taiko 10
Numujika ac.10 - Taiko 10 <- slow, but it has a lot of streams.
Taberuna2000 - Taiko 8/9/10/11
KITA SAITAMA2000 - Taiko 9/10/11 <- the goal for every double drummer is to FC this, DOUBLE DRUMS!
ALL Taiko songs!

That's all from me for now! I hope you enjoy double drumming as much as I do!

Thank you for reading!
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Old 06-25-2008, 08:00 PM   #2
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Koibumi2000? shit, my arms would fall off after the first minute, the runs at the end still get me even on a single drum D:
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Old 06-25-2008, 11:21 PM   #3
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I don't think I can ever get this good if I can't even play on an arcade machine. :/
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Old 06-25-2008, 11:40 PM   #4
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MechaGai, double drums can be done at home as well if you have two drums. Most probably, you do.
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Old 06-26-2008, 06:33 AM   #5
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The difference in size and sensativity pretty much ruins it for me. The smaller size makes it a bit easier than doing doubles at the arcade, but the fact that they're not as sensative means I have to hit them harder. So, yeah. I tried it many times, and for a while, too, but I haven't recorded myself because I'm just so inconsistant. The best I've done is Kokoro Odoru Oni with a Full Combo on both sides ONCE, and that chart alternates in 2P mode. :/
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Keep practicing MechaGai, you're much better than I am. Heck, you can pass Kita Saitama consistently!
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Pass, yeah, but no FC yet. The long streams near the end always gets me.
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Whoever did the 2000 songs using two drums in arcade is unquestionably talented, i saw a remarkable guy (taiko master)in youtube playin 3, 2000 songs and carnivorous carnival, i was really really really shocked and amazed!!! he definetely deserves the title of taiko king!.now >>>>> it is possible to play kita saitama using 2 drums?????LOL>>>:P
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Yes, in fact that video you mentioned is the last video up in that post.

Also if you train double drums, your single drumming skills improve A LOT.

Try it!
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yeah you absolutely right flyboy, it certainly boost up your ability.

RIght now... just concentrating on my single drumming skills ''lookin forward to finish kita saitama 2000 on arcade...this song is driving me nuts dude!~~!
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Ive passed Taberuna 2000 on Hard with Double drums, thats the hardest song I can do atm.
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Hey, doing double drums on hard is also a very good achievement.

Congrats. I barely passed Saitama2000 Hard. T___T
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