If you're looking for something really small to have in your percussion bag of tricks for backing up ukulele or other small instruments, look no further! Traditionally, castanets have been known (and rightfully so) for being used in Flamenco music. The instrument seems to have gotten boxed in there and I hope this article frees them from the box they've been placed in by accident. Truth be told they can be used in nearly every genre of music and are made in different sizes materials. The photo you see is my first set that I got used off eBay a few years ago.
My first exposure to them was by my paternal grandmother who had a very vintage set. She tried to spark my interest but I was a teen into hard rock at the time and I brushed them off. I rekindled my interest in hand percussion for health benefits in 2017 and slowly I wound my way to checking out castanets.
They do come in different sizes for different sized hands. To see what size you would use go here tho I would ignore the price range they give. I've purchased sets for under $15 on Amazon Warehouse.
How to hold them? Look no further than here where you'll learn how to tell your hi from your low castanet. Now- the cord that they usually come with I always find too cumbersome and stiff. I use shoestrings as suggested in this next video I'll share with you which also shows you how to string your castanets right here
When you start to play try going with moderately paced songs that you know really well. Just play the pulse ((main beat) to begin with and then embellish as you feel comfortable with!
#castanets #ukulelepercussion #busking
My first exposure to them was by my paternal grandmother who had a very vintage set. She tried to spark my interest but I was a teen into hard rock at the time and I brushed them off. I rekindled my interest in hand percussion for health benefits in 2017 and slowly I wound my way to checking out castanets.
They do come in different sizes for different sized hands. To see what size you would use go here tho I would ignore the price range they give. I've purchased sets for under $15 on Amazon Warehouse.
How to hold them? Look no further than here where you'll learn how to tell your hi from your low castanet. Now- the cord that they usually come with I always find too cumbersome and stiff. I use shoestrings as suggested in this next video I'll share with you which also shows you how to string your castanets right here
When you start to play try going with moderately paced songs that you know really well. Just play the pulse ((main beat) to begin with and then embellish as you feel comfortable with!
#castanets #ukulelepercussion #busking