How do you even play Taiko no Tatsujin?

New to Taiko no Tatsujin? Watch this video first. I cover the very foundational skills you need to play Taiko - basic controls, alternating hands and reading patterns. And yes, everything in this video applies to keyboard, controller or even touchscreen play. Just replace the two drumsticks with your hands or thumbs or index fingers. How to play Taiko 0:27 Basic Controls 1:00 Alternating Hands 1:45 Reading Patterns 5:22 What Comes Next? PUBLIC COMMUNITY DISCORDS / GROUPS Taiko Time (Worldwide):   / discord   TJADB (Worldwide):   / discord   Donders of North America:   / discord   Taiko AUNZ (Australia, New Zealand):   / discord   Taiko no Tatsujin Philippines:   / discord   Taikomania (London):   / taikomanialondon   (DM me on Discord (sadkay) if you would like another group added.) USEFUL RESOURCES Donder Hiroba: https://donderhiroba.jp/ Official website for arcade Taiko accounts. You must have played at least one credit with a registered Banapass card before you can view your profile. Fumentoka Wiki: https://wikiwiki.jp/taiko-fumen The definitive Wiki for all Taiko charts, Dan Dojo courses, and pretty much everything else Taiko-related. It's in Japanese though. As I always say, all the Taiko content is already out there, but it's all in Japanese. Taiko Time Blog: https://taikotime.blogspot.com/ One of the oldest English Taiko resources on the Internet (it's been going at it since 2010). Covers song features, official updates, and of course, Recently Held Taiko Events. Locations of Taiko Arcade Cabinets: https://zenius-i-vanisher.com/v5.2/ar... Official Blog (Japanese): https://taiko-ch.net/blog/ Taiko BGM used (in order of appearance): Sapphire on Fire How to Play for Q Ridge Race Tsunagare! Hirogare! Uchiagare! Kisoukyoku No. 24 Arumujika ac14.0V