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A shekere (pronounced “SHA-ku-re”), a common rattle originally from Africa, which was brought by slaves to the Western Hemisphere.  Tina Baine : Writer maker Gourd Instruments, Homemade Drum, Gourds Diy, Homemade Musical Instruments, Homemade Instruments, Elementary Music Lessons, Diy Instruments, Hama Beads Minecraft, Cool Minecraft Houses

Making Music from Gourds (Originally published June 5, 2008 in the Santa Cruz Sentinel) When I attended my college choir reunion in Redlands last month, I had to admit to those who asked, that I hadn’t been singing much in the last 32 years. Since college, I’ve focused much more on visual art than music. While in Southern California, I also took a side trip to the Museum of Neon Art in Los Angeles. One modern piece sizzled and buzzed loudly and intermittently in a corner of the museum…

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MusicArt GOURD Historically, ethnic groups in many countries have used a great number of musical instruments made from gourds. In North America these instruments are used mainly by percussionists.  GOURDS are used by people throughout the world for musical instruments, including shakers, maracas, drums, horns, marimbas and various string gourds resembling a banjo. Ancient Musical Instruments, Gourd Instruments, African Instruments, World History Facts, Ancient Music, Frames Design Graphic, African House, Writing Fantasy, Gourds Crafts

MusicArt GOURD Historically, ethnic groups in many countries have used a great number of musical instruments made from gourds. In North America these instruments are used mainly by percussionists. GOURDS are used by people throughout the world for musical instruments, including shakers, maracas, drums, horns, marimbas and various string gourds resembling a banjo.

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How to Build a Gourd Banjo - Free Plans! Gourd Planters, Autumn Building, African Gourd, Gourd Instruments, Handmade Instruments, Music Instruments Diy, Homemade Musical Instruments, Mountain Dulcimer, Homemade Instruments

It's Autumn Building Season... and what better time than now to cut into a dried gourd to make a musical instrument! The gourd banjo dates back to Africa and was one of the first instruments brought to America by slaves. The construction has a lot in common with neck-through cigar box guitars (which, of course, were also derived from the African gourd banjo). First of all, let's hear a classic, fretless gourd banjo. Barry Sholder of Gourd Banjos by Barry demonstrates one of his creations…

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