I imagine the Hwimori as waves crashing down on each other at the shoreline, the rhythm of the drums steadily increasing as I pound the drums harder. I race along, my head bobs to the chorus of the Janggu as my hands clasp the Janggu; the volume and the strength of each hit swell as my shoulders rise, raining “goong” and “dda” sounds upon my audience. I included this piece as it is the best example of how improvisation manifests on the Janggu. Hwimori is an introductory piece beginner Janggu musicians play, yet its simple rhythmic structure allows for tons of variation. The direction I face when I play a note, how often I look at the audience, and added decorative notes turn this very basic score into my own, unique version of Hwimori, one that forms my own Janggu identity.