Drumming Lesson at Oichi

At my latest visit to my itty bitty Elementary School in the countryside, Oichi Elementary, I had the opportunity to visit, and participate in, the year 4/5/6 drumming class. The drums were wheeled out into formation and the students took their places. I was amazed at their precision and their rhythm. Their routines were carefully choreographed and I just watched with keen interest. They played with two different types of sticks, plain wooden ones and sparkly ones with pom poms on the ends! I even got to play the drums. Two girls showed me how and I had a great time. I was proud when I mastered the criss cross drum pattern. Oh such fun and to only think these kids are 8, 9 and 10 years old!