How to Play Cabasa - Tutorial

Learn how to play the Cabasa, a popular percussion instrument in music performance, education, and music therapy settings. Learn how to hold the cabasa, play basic sounds and more. We'll also look at the rattle, a similar instrument that inspired the cabasa and some of its techniques.
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[@didjeriddim]

Just bought a cabasa, now I know what to practice, tank you master!

[@simplebudd]

the gourd cabasa is genius ! Thank you for all the video clips. Totally educational and interesting.

[@andregiroux3709]

WOW ! I am very impressed. Now I understand. Thank you for that excellent presentation.

[@jhdrummer4815]

I’m using electronic percussion samples but I’m always curious to know how the original acoustic instruments work. Very interesting thanks

[@tA_aT287]

Dope!!! Very nice job

[@jakegarcia6476]

Wow. Sir. Big blessing teaching Thanks God.

[@jaggerramkalawan320]

Awesome, thank you.

[@paolapal]

Wow this is gold

[@guidobw]

great tutorial

[@joeseanstothard8559]

Super coool mate!!

[@lebichonaucitron6044]

Merci pour vos nombreux conseils avisés !

[@ShaunSayinStuff]

Thank you. I bought a new cabasa and worried that it didn't sound as loose or sustained as those I've heard, or the one you're using :-( But then you mentioned that the chains loosen off with time and use :-) That's useful info!

[@jamesobrien5782]

I’ve heard it said the beading, can be stretched. One at a time.

[@lezleaross2188]

Thanks!

[@davidhernandezrivera]

Gracias!

[@robertdeleno7143]

Excellent instructional videos as always 👍🏻👍🏻 is there any way to loosen the chains ? Seams it would be much better with them not as tight. Perhaps they will loosen up with time ? 🧐 thanks oops you answered my question in video 😂 saw a few different video’s. Can’t wait for lose chains What do you think of jacking my car up and putting it against the tire for spin 😮 to speed up the process lol … OK maybe we’ll just skip that idea 👍🏻

[@benjamin5938]

😉👍 THANKS !!

[@dj53144]

Great lesson. FYI the level 3 technique of extending the rotation won't work on a small cabasa as demonstrated, However it can be replicated (somewhat) by dragging the cabasa on a pant leg or arm for the duration of your choice.

[@user-qb7ei3cu5i]

Nice video, what brand Kabasa are they?

[@amandachan6703]

Where do you have the cabasas? My school band also has cabasa

[@mserrato587]

I just got a cabasa from Temu, but doesn't make that sound 😢

[@jscowo]

3:06

[@maapboni05]

Key Is A4