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== Construction == | == Construction == | ||
| − | + | Metallic cabasas are generally referred to as ''afuche''. <ref>John H., Beck. Encyclopedia of Percussion. New York & London: Garland Publishing, Inc., 1995. (accessed January 19, 2013). </ref> | |
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== History == | == History == | ||
Revision as of 15:28, 18 February 2013
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Instrument Name
Etymology and Alternative Spellings
Port. Afuche
Construction
Metallic cabasas are generally referred to as afuche. [1]
History
The cabasa is thought to have originated in Africa. [2]
Sticks, Mallets, Beaters
Technique
The instrument is shaken or the hand rests on the net while the other hand twists the instrument back and forth in a 180 degree motion.
Grips
Stroke Style/Type
Manufacturers
Latin Percussion <http://www.lpmusic.com/products/?prodSubType=Afuche/Cabasa>
Retailers
Steve Weiss Music <http://www.steveweissmusic.com/category/s?keyword=afuche>
Percussion Source <http://www.percussionsource.com/search?searchterm=afuche>
Lone Star Percussion <http://www.lonestarpercussion.com/Categories/?search=afuche>
See Also
References