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Hira Daiko

Appropriately named after its short and flat body, Hira Daiko (meaning "flat drum") is manufactured in the same way as Nagadou Daiko, When compared to a Nagadou Daiko of the same diameter, a Hira Daiko produces a lighter and higher sound. For this reason, it is often used alongside Shime Daiko for ohayashi (festival accompaniment).
Gaku Daiko, used for gagaku performances, is an ornately decorated version of the Hira Daiko. A variety of stands are available for Hira Daiko, providing for a diversity in performance.


Hira Daiko cross stand Hira Daiko on hanging stand Hira Daiko on Hanamagari-Torii stand
Hira Daiko cross stand Hira Daiko on hanging stand Hira Daiko on Hanamagari-Torii stand
Diameter: 1.3 shaku (39 cm)
Material: Keyaki (Japanese Zelkova)
Diameter: 1.5 shaku (45 cm)
Material: Meari
Diameter: 1.5 shaku (45 cm)
Material: Keyaki (Japanese Zelkova)
Hira Daiko on bushou stand Hira Daiko on two-legged stand  
Hira Daiko on bushou stand Hira Daiko on two-legged stand
Diameter: 1.5 shaku (45 cm)
Material: Meari
Diameter: 2.5 shaku (76 cm)
Material: Meari