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sweep shake

Names
English sweep shake
Properties
Articulation shake
Shake Length n/a
Parent Techniques shake
Difficulty medium
Prevalence extended
Position
Start any
End any
Glyph Notation
Glyph
Usage
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, shake the asalato in a circular sweeping motion. Can be done in either flip position or flop position. From the perspective of the player, the right hand moves clockwise, and the left hand moves counterclockwise. Sounds continuous and smooth.

individual examples


flip position

flop position

sound quality


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variations


both hands together (flip position)

both hands together (flop position)

tutorials


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musical examples


child techniques


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history


Borrowed from Joropo Maracas. (Sebastian usage - borrowed from Joropo Maracas) Found in December 2024.

footnotes


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references


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