each differently shaded box represnts one object, include a key for the player to denote meaning of each box
Dynamics
Volume
high
Range
medium
Ease
medium
History
Source
unknown
Location of Origin
West Africa
Date of Origin
unknown
Influences
n/a
Signature Players
n/a
Striking an object with a knock, such as a water bottle or metal railing.
This technique can damage the asalato if it strikes something harder than the gourd.
individual examples
Examples use a low Zildjian earth plate with moleskin on top.
knock
heli knock
flip-flop knock
sound quality
It is important to strike the object with clear intention of the movement, so that the gourds keep moving on their intended paths.
