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All About The Essential Cuban Cajon Drum

Posted by Steve Head on 3rd Apr 2023

All About The Essential Cuban Cajon Drum

The cajon is a versatile percussion instrument that originated in Peru and has been used in many different musical genres around the world. In Cuba, the cajon has a particular style that has been adap …

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Hand Drums: A Fundamental Part of Music History

Posted by Steve Head on 3rd Apr 2023

Hand Drums: A Fundamental Part of Music History

Hand drums have been a fundamental part of music for thousands of years. They can be found in cultures all over the world, and come in a variety of shapes, sizes, and styles. From the cajon to th …

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Exploring The Origins of the Musical Spoons

Posted by Steve Head on 1st Apr 2023

Exploring The Origins of the Musical Spoons

Musical spoons are a percussion instrument that originated in Europe during the 18th century. They are a pair of spoons that are held together and struck to produce a distinct, rhythmic sound. While t …

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My Appreciation of Old-Fashioned Craftsmanship

Posted by Steve Head on 1st Apr 2023

My Appreciation of Old-Fashioned Craftsmanship

As a person who has been working in the field of woodworking and crafting for years, I have come to appreciate the value of old-fashioned craftsmanship. The process of creating something by hand is a …

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Exploring The History around Musical Claves

Posted by Steve Head on 1st Apr 2023

Exploring The History around Musical Claves

The musical claves are a percussion instrument that originated in Africa and was brought to the Caribbean and Latin America during the colonial era. The instrument consists of two cylindrical sticks m …

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