The guiro is a notched hallowed - out gourd and is a member of the percussion family. The guiro is played by holding the guiro in the left hand with the thumb inserted into the hole. The right hand holds a stick and scrapes against the guiro to get a raspy sound.Guiros can be made of wood, metal, shell, bamboo, plastic, ceramic, or bone. The guiro is played in Salsa and Spanish Folk music. (http://www.musicofpuertorico.com/index.php/instruments/guiro/)
Here is an example of what a guiro sounds like:
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Now THAT'S an instrument that even music challenged ME could play!
...I didn't say I could play it well...
Not sure - but I like the sound of it.
OK, I tried to find the name, no luck. I will have to check back with you & see.
Hmmm I'm stumped
Great info, as always! Thansk!
Always good...! Thanks!
That's not just a regular grand piano, is it? Is there a difference between a piano and a pianoforte, or is that just another name for a regular piano?
a Harpsichord?????
Spinnet?
I bet the kids have great fun with that one! Loved the video!
Oh--we have one of those. I never knew what it was called (we called the scratcher thingie; ) ).
My older son is really into music; I'll be back for more tips :)
My guess is a harpsichord. I'm glad to find out what the prior one was, though.
The things you learn when you blog hop - very cool!
harpsichord with french keys (black on bottom, white on top) don't know if it's formally called french keys, but that's how I've always heard them referred to as.
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