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In this lesson Jim Greiner discusses how-to play shekere. Traditionally
shekeres are made from gourd, the LP
Pro Shekere is made from fiberglass
which prevents it from breaking. To play start off by placing the "meaty" part
of your dominant hand at the bottom curve of the instrument. Your fingers
can be above or below the beads.Your non-dominant hand holds the neck
of the shekere,
grasp it lightly and do not lift with this hand. Push from the wrist
of the bottom hand, drop your shoulders and resist the shekere with
your non-dominant hand so that it doesn't fly our of your grasp. This
relax and drop technique will help you find a nice flow.
Jim Greiner is
an LP artist and clinician who is featured
on LP's video, Community
Drumming For Health & Happiness.
He is also the percussionist with The Bill Hopkins
Rockin' Orchestra, where he plays a wide range
of musical styles at corporate parties and resorts
around the world. Through his company, Hands-On!
Drumming Events, Jim leads community-building
drum circles and celebrations for corporations,
conferences, and communities throughout North America.
For
information on LP Pro Shekere, please CLICK
HERE.
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