Difference between revisions of "Afuche"

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== Sticks, Mallets, Beaters ==
 
== Sticks, Mallets, Beaters ==
 
== Technique ==
 
== 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.
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The hand rests on the net while the other hand twists the instrument back and forth in a clock-wise, counter clock-wise motion.
 
=== Grips ===
 
=== Grips ===
 
=== Stroke Style/Type ===
 
=== Stroke Style/Type ===

Revision as of 10:45, 25 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 hand rests on the net while the other hand twists the instrument back and forth in a clock-wise, counter clock-wise motion.

Grips

Stroke Style/Type

Manufacturers

Latin Percussion

Retailers

Steve Weiss Music
Percussion Source
Lone Star Percussion

See Also

References

  1. John H., Beck. Encyclopedia of Percussion. New York & London: Garland Publishing, Inc., 1995. (accessed January 19, 2013).
  2. John H., Beck. Encyclopedia of Percussion. New York & London: Garland Publishing, Inc., 1995. (accessed February 17, 2013).