How to Play Castanets
Choose the right size castanets.. Determine handedness for each castanet.. Put on your castanets.
Steps
1
Choose the right size castanets.
Choose the right size castanets.
2
Determine handedness for each castanet.
Determine handedness for each castanet.
3
Put on your castanets.
Put on your castanets.
4
Swap sides with your castanets if left handed.
Swap sides with your castanets if left handed.
5
Test the tightness of your castanets.
Test the tightness of your castanets.
6
Hide your castanets in your hands.
Hide your castanets in your hands.
7
Choose mounted castanets for orchestral performances.
Choose mounted castanets for orchestral performances.
8
Practice a simple roll in the right hand.
Practice a simple roll in the right hand.
9
Add rhythm with your left hand.
Add rhythm with your left hand.
10
Create the "PI" sound in your right hand.
Create the "PI" sound in your right hand.
11
Drill the "PAM" sound using both castanets.
Drill the "PAM" sound using both castanets.
12
Learn the finishing sound "PAN".
Learn the finishing sound "PAN".
13
Practice different strikes in different patterns.
Practice different strikes in different patterns.
14
Use mounted castanets for orchestral performances.
Use mounted castanets for orchestral performances.
Comments (0)
No comments yet. Be the first to share your thoughts!