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== History ==
 
== History ==
The cabasa is thought to have originated in Africa. <ref>John H., Beck. Encyclopedia of Percussion. New York & London: Garland Publishing, Inc., 1995. (accessed February 17, 2013). </ref>
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Although closely related to the African ''shekere'', the ''afuche'' is an ingenious substitution for the native Latin American instrument known as the [[Cabasa]].  The ''afuche'' was ceated by LP founder Martin Cohen in the latter half of the 20th century.  Because of the close relations of these instruments, composers and performers alike often use the terms ''afuche'' and ''cabasa'' interchangeably.  However, it is important to the integrity of the music and the performer to determine the composers intentions.  For more on this see [[Cabasa]]. <ref>Blades, James. Percussion Instruments and Their History. Wesport: The Bold Strummer, Ltd., 2005, pp.450. (accessed January 27, 2013) </ref>
  
 
== Sticks, Mallets, Beaters ==
 
== Sticks, Mallets, Beaters ==

Revision as of 11:11, 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

Although closely related to the African shekere, the afuche is an ingenious substitution for the native Latin American instrument known as the Cabasa. The afuche was ceated by LP founder Martin Cohen in the latter half of the 20th century. Because of the close relations of these instruments, composers and performers alike often use the terms afuche and cabasa interchangeably. However, it is important to the integrity of the music and the performer to determine the composers intentions. For more on this see Cabasa. [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. Blades, James. Percussion Instruments and Their History. Wesport: The Bold Strummer, Ltd., 2005, pp.450. (accessed January 27, 2013)