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How to play the maracas; get professional tips and advice from an expert on playing traditional Mexican musical instruments in this free music lesson video series.
There are 9 videos in this series:
How to understand the history of the maracas; get professional tips and advice from an expert on playing traditional Mexican musical instruments in this free music lesson video.
How to use some techniques for playing the maracas; get professional tips and advice from an expert on playing traditional Mexican musical instruments in this free music lesson video.
How to play maracas up and down or side to side; get professional tips and advice from an expert on playing traditional Mexican musical instruments in this free music lesson video.
How to play sixteenth notes on maracas; get professional tips and advice from an expert on playing traditional Mexican musical instruments in this free music lesson video.
How to play 2/3 polyrhythms on maracas; get professional tips and advice from an expert on playing traditional Mexican musical instruments in this free music lesson video.
How to use some tips for pulsing maracas; get professional tips and advice from an expert on playing traditional Mexican musical instruments in this free music lesson video.
How to play maracas in accent beats; get professional tips and advice from an expert on playing traditional Mexican musical instruments in this free music lesson video.
How to play two maracas in one hand; get professional tips and advice from an expert on playing traditional Mexican musical instruments in this free music lesson video.
How to use some tips for playing rhythms on maracas; get professional tips and advice from an expert on playing traditional Mexican musical instruments in this free music lesson video.
At first shake, it seems that anyone can play the maracas. However, they are deceivingly difficult. These instruments are usually played in pairs, and it can be tricky to keep a constant rhythm on them. Maracas have an old and ancient history. Deriving from prehistoric Moroccan origin, ancient societies poured seeds into dried gourd or coconut shells. An instant percussion instrument, maracas are used in a variety of music. Anyone from children to accomplished musicians will find that shaking these little rhythm makers is both fun and entertaining.
In this free video series, learn how to play the maracas. Our percussion expert, Aaron Bland, shows you different techniques for playing this musical instrument. Learn the history and common construction of maracas. Also, learn how to play different pulses, rhythms, and rolls on maracas. If you are looking to advance your marockin' abilities, learn how to play sixteenth notes on the maracas. So, if you are interested in learning how to play the maracas, take some time, and watch this free video series today!
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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