Maracas Solo / Demo - Advanced Techniques - Meinl Percussion

Demonstration of basic and advanced maraca techniques with a short, groovy solo at 92 bpm. Not a drum tutorial / class / lesson on how to play the #maracas or beginner playing techniques, but I hope it can help you find new ideas, for that incredible Latin #percussion instrument, one of the most ancient and authentic indigenous rattle instrument of both Americas and the Carribbean.

The deal for this episode 8 was to explore in a minute as many sound possibilities and techniques the regular Cuban maraca playing position could offer, without switching to a maraca llanera holding position, which, in terms of sonic and rhythmic possibilities, I have absolutely NO ambition to compete with, considering the incredible complexity and virtuosity of Venezuelan and Colombian maracas llaneras and the amazingly beautiful repertory they are part of!!!

Playing here the #Meinl MSM3 Traditional Rawhide Maracas, a well-balanced and robust instrument, with a sharp and warm sound (no plastic here, only organic material!!!:))). Very precise and versatile, although not as loud and easy to handle as professional plastic-made equivalents, this pair of high-end maracas will fit all accompaniment purposes, from a discreet bolero to a powerful salsa.

#SixtySecondsShow #Episode8: no high/small percussion is meagre... :):))) Enjoy!

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[-jacob-rayafton]

You play instruments how they are meant to be played. AWESOME!

[adityamamidala]

One of my friends thought the maracas were easy so I showed him this video.

[LemCatOfficial]

His hand movements are both an musical artist and a culinary one.

[Zultzify]

its cool how similar they are to drums and other percussion. i will have to get a pair to go with my djembe and bongos!

[chaoticalhemist]

I like maracases! The sound and everything is so great! Thanks for such a good work

[rbahbhote]

I came here from the lost village,
man Assad is a very educated person.

[epicbullet]

Aye bro. I understand if you ain't in it for clout and just to take videos of your absolutely amazing skill but bro, if you took this to Tik Tok, you'd gain hella traction. I mean personally I can't stand tik tok but there's been hella musicians on there, getting their lucky break and if you decide to go to that platform and do your magic, like you're doing here, I'm sure that can be your route to gain hella views if that's what you wish. I mean you are out here making an entire song that's engaging WITH ONE FUCKING PERCUSSION LIKE THE FUCKING MADMAN GENIUS YOU ARE so I'm sure ppl will notice. Just wanted to put that out there and that I'm proud to see you master your instruments and will be sure to stay tuned. Anyways take care man, nice playing.

[pitapul]

I love this so much. How on Earth do you get such skill and accuracy? I love it. ❤

[Caligari...]

Great performance with the MSM3 maracas what do the MSM4 Jumbo maracas sound like ? I never see anyone playing the Jumbo Maracas, there are no demos or videos on them at all. I have a pair of the MSM3's . I really like them a lot . Thanks for the video !

[Naton]

When I play the maracas I go chick-chicky-boom, chick-chicky boom~

[atli]

You moved with grace. Is it okay to use your sound as a sample for free?

[indorilnerevar]

Great video mate. The kids will like this. Short and to the point.

[unknown_norie]

That's wonderful and inspirational

[RealMonkeyB]

Guys. Importent news. Guys...!!!!
I have discovered a new easter egg...
(Just wait and see)
Play all of these wonderful videos at the same time, each in different tabs. The beat you will hear is a special flavour...

Peace out to all countrymen. M. B. x x x

[MistaSCARY]

Take a bite at the end of that huge turkey 🦃 leg 😂

[brettseres]

What’s a geologists favourite instrument? More-rock-as

[UPdan]

Yours look darker than the new ones, like yours better.