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Keeping time and playing a flam, roll and accents are a few essential elements to playing the tambourine. Learn more about this instrument in this free video series.
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A shallow frame, a few rows of zills and a calfskin or plastic head are a few of the materials that comprise a tambourine. Learn more about how tambourines are made in this free video series.
Learn how to hit a tambourine in order to produce the best sound and melody in this free video series that will have you mastering the tambourine in no time.
Learn how to play a flam on tambourine in order to produce the best sound and melody in this free video series that will have you mastering this percussive instrument in no time.
Learn how to keep time on tambourine in order to produce the best sound and melody in this free video series that will have you mastering this percussive instrument in no time.
Learn how to play a roll in order to produce the best sound and melody in this free video series that will have you mastering this percussive instrument in no time.
Learn how to play accents on tambourine on the tambourine in order to produce the best sound and melody in this free video series that will have you mastering this percussive instrument in no time.
Learn how to play back accents on the tambourine in order to produce the best sound and melody in this free video series that will have you mastering this percussive instrument in no time.
Learn how to play a thumb roll on the tambourine in order to produce the best sound and melody in this free video series that will have you mastering this percussive instrument in no time.
Learn how to play a mounted tambourine in order to produce the best sound and melody in this free video series that will have you mastering this percussive instrument in no time.
Learn how to play a hi-hat tambourine shake in order to produce the best sound and melody in this free video series that will have you mastering this percussive instrument in no time.
See a summary of how to keep time, thumb roll and shake in this free video series that gives you an overview of various tambourine techniques.
There is something magical about the sound of a tambourine, bringing rhythm, emphasizing beats and adding a sound that is so anciently sensual it is unmistakable. One of the oldest instruments, tambourines belong to the percussion family and can be made of wood or plastic with small metal jingles and a drumhead. Originally, tambourines were often used in ancient Middle Eastern bands and played primarily by females as an accompaniment to seductive belly dancing. Today, they are part of most rock, folk and blues bands and are often mounted on drum sets to be played by the drummer.
In this free video series, our expert will teach you how to play the tambourine. In this free music lesson you will learn how to properly strike a tambourine and how to play a variety of rhythms. You will get step-by-step instructions for playing a flam, a thumb roll and keeping time on the back accent. Whether you want to add more percussion to your band or just advance your tambourine playing skills, this video will give you all the information you need to play the tambourine.
Aaron Bland Aaron Bland is a performer, recording artist, and educator dedicated to spreading the art and spirit of music to everyone that it touches. Interested in exploring all styles of music, Bland operates a project studio and teaches hand drums and the drum set. He performed at 136 shows in 2007.dkdk
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