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percussion instrument
The guiro is traditionally played by holding
the guiro in your left hand. Your left thumb goes
inside a back sound hole so that the guiro is in place. The "pua" (scraper) is held in the right hand and scrapes the instrument up and down. The guiro requires both long and short sounds to be appropriate. This creates a series of clicking sounds
What else can I help you with?
Does the Guiro play in the orchestra?
Of course NOT. The guiro is mostly used in bands or Mexican band music.
What is a guiro made of?
your bottom
Is a guiro a woodwind?
yes
What Does A Guiro Sound Like?
A guiro is a traditional Puerto Rican musical instrument. It makes a rhythmic rasping sound combined of long and short notes.
What percussion instrument is made from a hollow gourd?
Guiro
How many strings has a guiro have?
Zero, the guiro is a percussion instrument.
Where can a person buy a guiro?
The guiro was adapted from a pre-Columbian instrument hollowed-out gourd. There are many places where a person can buy a guiro. The best places are "Amazon", "eBay" and "guitarcenter" to buy a guiro.
Who invented the guiro?
my mom
What is a guiro?
wooden something
Does the Guiro play in the orchestra?
Of course NOT. The guiro is mostly used in bands or Mexican band music.
What is a guiro made of?
your bottom
What is a peruvian guiro?
wooden something
Is a guiro a woodwind?
yes
What Does A Guiro Sound Like?
A guiro is a traditional Puerto Rican musical instrument. It makes a rhythmic rasping sound combined of long and short notes.
What classification group would a guiro be in?
A guiro would be classified as a percussion instrument. It is played by rubbing a stick along its ridges to produce a scraping sound.
How do you pronounce guiro?
gweer-do, with a very soft d
What percussion instrument is made from a hollow gourd?
Guiro
