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The design of maracas has assumed a traditional shape even though there are many variations within the family of rattles. Maracas have an oval top or bell in a hollow, outer shell and contains bean-sized objects that rattle against the shell when the instrument is shaken. To shake the maracas, a handle is attached.
Within this basic description, the materials used to make the bell, beans, and handle can vary in type of material, shape, and size. Traditional maracas are gourds or stitched leather with wood handles. However, modern technology has produced hard fibers and plastics for the bell as well as plastic noisemakers. Machinery like lathes can be used to shape handles that precisely fit the bell. Machines stitch the parts of the bell when they are made of leather. Modern glues are also a technical improvement that assures the long-lasting fit of bell, handles, and binding. Manufacturers use climate-controlled rooms to dry the gourds carefully. If they are dried too quickly, the outer skins will shrink and shrivel.
The designs on the outsides of the bells are also varied and made of different materials. Most gourds are painted on the outsides with bright colors from their native homes or with colors suited to the instrumental group or musical style. Red, yellow, and green are a vibrant, popular color combination, but images in dark brown on the yellow show instruments, native peoples, or beaches and trees or other scenes. Hawaiian dancers play gourds that have feathers suspended from the binding around the handle, and the feathers sway with the dancers.
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What does a pan stick for steel drums look like?
it is alike a normal drum stick
What did the first drum sound like?
The first drum sounded like hitting a stick on a hollow log. Cave people eventually got the idea to stretch animal hide over the opening of the hollow log and fasten it. This made a sound much like a modern drum that's "skin" is not tight.Answera little somthing like this, boonngggg!!!!!!
What was Danny Carey's first drum set like?
He hit his ballsack with drumsticks.
When should you get the drum set?
Type your answer here... first get a drum pad. only when you have practiced enough (10-18 months) and know your basics should you get a drum set. you need t know rhythm and have a sense of beat, as the beat shouldn't vary. like 1,2,1,3,1,2,1,3 but if you are not good at keeping something constant it will be like 1,2,1,3,1,2,2,1,3 or something like that. be good at what you do before getting a big, expensive drum set:)
How much is a starter drum kit in England?
you can get a drum kit for about £100 but it wont be very good. my first kit was a cb kit , that was about £250 still not very good but it is for starters like yourself.
What does the first drum look like?
it had a stick and a hole
What features should I look for when choosing an electric drum module?
When choosing an electric drum module, look for features like a variety of drum sounds, customizable settings, compatibility with your drum set, and connectivity options for recording or playing along with music.
What do the rocks in a drum fish's head look like?
they look like a white rock, a rough pearl looking rock.
What does a pan stick for steel drums look like?
it is alike a normal drum stick
What did the first drum sound like?
The first drum sounded like hitting a stick on a hollow log. Cave people eventually got the idea to stretch animal hide over the opening of the hollow log and fasten it. This made a sound much like a modern drum that's "skin" is not tight.Answera little somthing like this, boonngggg!!!!!!
Who made the first drum?
Cave man made the first drum
What country was the first drum made?
the first drum was made in India
What was Danny Carey's first drum set like?
He hit his ballsack with drumsticks.
What did the first telegraph look like?
what did the first telegraph look like?
What does a villager look like?
It looks like one of those African Voodo hut places that they do the crazy bongo drum thing in.
What does the drum look like on a Daewoo Nubira?
The Nubira has no brake drums, it has disc brakes on all 4 wheels.
What does a pueblo village look like?
It looks like one of those African Voodo hut places that they do the crazy bongo drum thing in.
