- Used in Latin American music
- In its original form, maracas consist of a dried calabash, gourd or coconut shell filled with seeds or dried beans.
- They are sometimes called shakers because you shake them
Instrument facts
Friday, 27 January 2012
Maracas
Congas
- I think you play the conga with them
- They are five strokes to play them
- You hit them with a stick
Bongos
- They are an afro-cuban instrument
- Bongos are characterised by a striking reddish-brown coat
- These are drums of different sizes
Cymbals
- They are often used in march band
- They are quite loud
- They have different sounds , depends on the model
Thursday, 26 January 2012
Wood Block
- Small piece of a slit drum
- You strike it with a stick
- East Asian musicians use a variety of them
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