30 Day Challenge / Music

#Maracas February 15

by Coach4aday · February 15, 2023

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Today’s contribution to the 30-Day Musical Instrument Coach4aday Challenge is on the MARACAS.

Many people including me might classify the sound of the Maracas to be the exclusive domain of Latin music.

When you attempt to provide a simple definition for this instrument a musical rattle is pretty succinct. Maracas are typically played as a pair and make noise by being shaken forward and backwards.

Professional percussionists seem to gravitate purchasing theirs from Meinl.

Sounds

Here is a quick video that lets you enjoy the sounds that they make and how to play them.

Favorite Song Featuring Maracas

There is a Rolling Stones song titled “Symphony for the Devil” that definitely has a Samba rhythm to it. If you look at the first minute of the song you can catch glimpses of the Maracas.

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