dashed line represents the second shake when the contents of the gourds hit the inside top of the gourd
Dynamics
Volume
low
Range
medium
Ease
medium
History
Source
unknown
Location of Origin
unknown
Date of Origin
unknown
Influences
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Signature Players
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Use a vertical motion to get a shake sound both up and down as the shake filling strikes the inside of the gourds.
When done in flip position, can do open or close shake.
individual examples
sound quality
A vertical motion perpendicular to the ground creates a clear, articulate sound.
variations
both flop position
When in flop position, hold the asalato parallel to the ground for the best sound.
one hand flop position, one hand flip position
tutorials
None yet.
musical examples
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child techniques
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history
This technique has similarities to general shaker technique and Joropo maracas technique.
