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side shake

Names
English side shake
Properties
Articulation shake
Shake Length n/a
Parent Techniques shake
Difficulty easy
Prevalence extended
Position
Start any
End any
Glyph Notation
Glyph side shake glyph
Usage dashed line represents the second shake when the contents of the gourds hit the inside top of the gourd
Dynamics
Volume low
Range low
Ease low
History
Source
Location of Origin
Date of Origin unknown
Influences n/a
Signature Players n/a

Using only the elbow, holding the asalato in flop position, palm up, shake in a side to side motion. This is a higher pitch than a normal double shake, when in flop position and facing downwards.

individual examples


sound quality


The shake sound should be clear and articulate.

variations


Can also be used at the end of a sweep shake.

tutorials


None yet.

musical examples


Sebastian (author)

child techniques


None yet.

history


Author's note:

I transferred this idea from Joropo maracas in December of 2024, but it is concievable that someone else has thought of this first.

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