Saturday, November 5, 2011

Sketchbook Project 2012: Encyclopedia of Bachi (Drumsticks)


BACHI is the name for the straight wooden sticks used to play taiko drums and also the plectum for stringed instruments like shamisen and biwa.  "Bachi" is also loosely defined as "What goes around, comes around."  Drumsticks made their first notable appearance in Asia in the 7th Century.  Drumstick is the leg of a bird.  Andrew gave me the word drumstick.  He is a thoughtful and talented taiko player.


Also, a doodle that came out as I was watching the the tv medical drama, House.

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