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clap

Names
English clap
Properties
Articulation body
Shake Length n/a
Parent Techniques
Difficulty easy
Prevalence extended
Position
Start n/a
End n/a
Glyph Notation
Glyph (all) clap glyph
Glyph (palm) clap glyph
Glyph (heel) clap glyph
Glyph (fingers) clap glyph
Usage
Example clap glyph
Description both hands clap (when they are free, such as after both hands throw)
Dynamics
Volume high
Range high
Ease high
History
Source n/a
Location of Origin n/a
Date of Origin n/a
Influences n/a
Signature Players n/a

Clapping the hands together. When both hands are free, such as after a throw.

individual examples


After flip-flop throw (both hands).

sound quality


Clap with intention and some amount of energy for a clear and resonant sound.

variations


Different sounds can be produced with the claps depending on how much the fingers are used versus the palms of the hand, as well as whether or not the hands are cupped when clapping.

tutorials


None yet.

musical examples


None yet.

child techniques


None yet.

history


Unknown.

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