Below is a reference of various symbols, syllables, and notations used in writing, teaching, and playing Taiko music
| Symbol | Meaning |
|---|---|
| to show that tone is continuing | |
| 「 」 | to repeat from 「 to 」 |
| to repeat the previous beats | |
| スゥ (sue) | rest 1/4 note (no hit) |
| ンガ (nga) | rest 1/4, rest 1/8 notes (no hit) |
| スッ (suttu) | rest 1/8 notes (no hit) |
| ス (su) | rest 1/16 notes (no hit) |
| 地打ち | jiuchi |
| ―ン(~~n) | stretch note |
| 太文字 (futomoji) | bold, accent, hit hard |
| ツク (tsuku) | tsukebachi (just touch bachi to the surface of Taiko) |
| クケコ(kukeko) ルレロ (rurero) | hit with left hand (remember always hit with left with these letters) |
Manhattan Taiko 