Posted by Steve Head on 3rd Apr 2023
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The conga is a percussion instrument that originates from Cuba and is widely used in Latin American music. It is made up of a wooden drum with a narrow, tapered body and a drumhead made of animal
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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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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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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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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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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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