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Roland TAIKO-1 Electronic Taiko Percussion

£1,154.00

JustDrums are excited to introduce the Roland TAIKO-1 Electronic Taiko Percussion by Roland Percussion Percussion. Ready to be delivered to any location in the UK. Read more below.

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JustDrums are excited to introduce the Roland TAIKO-1 Electronic Taiko Percussion by Roland Percussion Percussion . Ready to be delivered to any location in the UK. The Roland TAIKO-1 Electronic Taiko Percussion is traditional Japanese Taiko drumming with maximum modern convenience. Taking advantage of Rolands industry-leading positional sensing mesh head technology this fully electronic Taiko drum (or “wakaido”) is capable of producing a huge variety of tones with both sides featuring dual-zone triggering for an organic feel and unlimited creative options. The TAIKO-1 is a truly portable powerhouse. Carried over the shoulder while in use it can be powered for five hours by rechargeable batteries and allows easy Bluetooth connectivity for simple silent rehearsal. The TAIKO-1s internal memory comes loaded with a range of traditional Japanese percussion sounds or load your own via USB. The drum assembles in seconds and with Rolands famously fantastic sampling traditional Taiko drumming has never been simpler or more versatile. Please Note: Rechargeable batteries not included

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Roland

Roland is one of the most influential electronic instrument manufacturers in modern music, and a defining name in electronic drums. The brand is best known for developing electronic drum kits that prioritise feel, responsiveness, and reliability, making them a standard choice for practice, recording, education, and live performance.

Roland electronic drum kits are widely used because of their realistic playing surfaces, expressive sound engines, and durable construction. Their mesh heads and advanced trigger technology allow drummers to play with natural dynamics and technique while keeping volume under control. This makes Roland kits especially popular in home environments, schools, theatres, and professional rehearsal spaces.

Beyond full kits, Roland also produces drum modules, pads, triggers, and hybrid solutions that integrate electronic sounds into acoustic setups. With a long history of innovation in synthesis and digital instruments, Roland continues to set the benchmark for electronic drumming, trusted by beginners and professionals alike.

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Percussion

Percussion covers a wide and diverse family of instruments that create sound through being struck, shaken, or scraped. It includes everything from drum kits and hand drums to auxiliary instruments such as shakers, tambourines, cowbells, blocks, and mallet percussion. Percussion adds rhythm, texture, and colour to music across virtually every genre.

Hand percussion instruments like congas, bongos, djembes, and cajons are played using the hands or simple techniques, while auxiliary percussion is often added to drum kits to expand rhythmic and tonal options. Mallet percussion, such as xylophones and similar instruments, introduces melody as well as rhythm, broadening the musical role percussion can play.

Percussion is used in live performance, studio recording, education, and therapy, making it one of the most versatile areas of music making. Whether providing subtle rhythmic detail or driving the main groove, percussion instruments allow players to shape feel, dynamics, and expression in ways that support and enhance the music.

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