Starting with maracas free tutorial by Michael de Miranda

In this lesson I explain some basic technics how you can play the maracas. I hope you enjoy the tutorial! If you want to practise these rhythms, you can join me on my Patreon channel. Here I have many Percussion Play Along videos: / michaeldemiranda
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[@vlorentzen]

I appreciate your care in breaking down and explaining how to play maracas. I had planned on getting them but someone told me how difficult they are. I'm definitely going to get them now. I think I can play them with practice. Thanks!

[@Caligari...]

Simple but very affective , plus it's in English . Thank you Michael

[@MichaeldeMiranda]

Thank you and good luck with it!!

[@middle-earth-voyager2040]

Thank you. I grew up thinking that maracas were like toys. I just came back from Barcelona and saw a maraca player in a band that blew me away. The rhythms he could make from them was incredible.

[@horsegunn1]

Hi Michael,,i was playing maracas for awhile ,,,kind of the wrong way,,,thanks for your video,,you have corrected me in better way of playing,,and your instructions are right on to understand,,again,,thank you so much,,,

[@phuanhmatrix]

I just ordered my first maracas. And I found your tutorial so gentle & helpful. Thanks so much for your sharing.

[@TocaSalsa]

You so truly to us and yourself, thats what the world need. And for sure, Salsasingers, for example, Frankei Vazquez, are such unbelieveble good Maracasplayers. Thank you for that true words. Salsasänger (Frankie Vazquez z.B.) sind auch so unglaublich gute Maracasspieler und das während sie singen, echt, für mich als Weißbrot unfassbar, tut euch das rein, ihr anderen Weißbrote, oder auch nicht und hört euch weiter die 1000te Version von "Baby I love you, uhuuhu" rein. Na, nüscht für ungut.

[@gnumusic]

Dear youtube, Please remove all of the other shaker/maraca videos, so that THIS one comes up as the first hit! Great video! Thanks for your sharing!

[@nidiavelez4902]

Michael thank you so much, you are fantastic!

[@twli]

your videos are just so helpful, thank you

[@MichaeldeMiranda]

Thank you and enjoy it!

[@gmrios]

YES! I would love to. It's only fair. You shared this knowledge so I will share the results of your instruction.

[@gmrios]

THANKS! Ran into a question on how to play the bolero in the studio. You saved me! Gracias!

[@MichaeldeMiranda]

I'm glad you like the video. I don't have many performances on youtube as a percussionist. Perhaps this will change in the future!

[@jinglemarsta]

Thanks Michael, great instruction that gives a great place to start playing Maracas

[@opus88888]

One the best dutch maracas players.

[@MichaeldeMiranda]

Maracas are great instruments! I know there are some great players and I still have to practise!!

[@hamtabaghi9203]

Michael de Miranda Do u have any page on Instagram ?

[@TocaSalsa]

enjoy, si, lo hago, yes I do, - mostly I play Acoustic-Guitar and Conga and I try all the nice Instruments, Maracas, Bongos, Cowbell, Guiro, I love Salsa, I love the culture behind, the clave (thats voodoo), play together, play for audience (if they dont dance, I´m wrong), all wellcome, alone I´m nothing. your german Mati

[@NormanHarrisII]

Outstanding! Finally some science & logic for the enigmatic maracas! Best percussion channel on KZbin! (Shekere instruction would also be wonderful!)

[@zarapico]

Great video Michael, and yes I agree, usually singers play them the best.

[@turnitback]

Excellent explanations! Thank you.

[@jkonior1]

Very nice intro Michael, thank you from Pennsylvania USA

[@MichaeldeMiranda]

Thank you for your nice comment!! I'm glad you enjoyed the video!

[@GastonSayagoPaladini]

You are an amazing teacher. Thank you so much.

[@jmusto2116]

Thanks for sharing. Some terrific insights at a learners tempo !!

[@MichaeldeMiranda]

Thank you James! And good luck with the maracas.

[@hmol1955]

Wonderfull lesson Michael.

[@robertx65]

Awesome Thank You, Thank you, Thank you, Ive been trying to get the roll going, my wife hates you now, shes been keeping it a secret from me i play bongos and congas she plays maracas and i could never get my maracas to sound like hers. LoL she could never slow it down to teach me she says its natural and here i am playing percussion thinking im the only one, who cant get the roll, Thank you so much for the video, from NYC!

[@rafico9352]

Thanks for sharing your knowledge.

[@ClaudioH]

Muchas gracias por el video. Soy músico, no percusionista y esta infomación me ha sido muy útil. Saludos Thank you very much for the video. I'm musician, not percusionist, and these info was very useful for me. Best regards

[@congerscott6064]

Thanks for the video, im just getting started with a cheap set of mexican wood maracas but so far i love it, im planing on getting some of better quality and different sizes, do you have any recommendations for professional grade maracas ? Thanks again for the video 👍.

[@MichaeldeMiranda]

Well, professional.... There are many kind of maracas. You have to find a sound that you like. I made my maracas myself and I don't really like the plastic maracas like the LP, but they are loud and good for salsa bands. I wish you good luck!

[@latin-style]

thx for the nice explications, i love your channel

[@AlexeyKamen]

Michael, good instruction, thank you very much. (A lot of russian percussionists usually looks your tutorial)

[@MichaeldeMiranda]

Thank you very much, Alexey! I have never been in Russia, but perhaps one day I can visit your beautiful country!!

[@franceskana8769]

Thank you for the video, it is good for new beginners, I bought some for fun since I can't play other instruments or sing or dance, need to learn all of them :)

[@MichaeldeMiranda]

Your welcome, I hope you'll enjoy the maracas. Good luck!

[@iheartmambo8211]

What an amazing instructor! thank you for making and sharing this. extremely useful for us dancer trying to learn about salsa music! super like! :)

[@MichaeldeMiranda]

iheartMambo Thank you, I am glad you can use this information. Good luck!!

[@TocaSalsa]

Hi there, Michael, you so right, Salsa-Singer (for Example Frankie Vazquez) so unbelieveble good MaracasPlayer, and I like, you so truly to us and yourself. Salsa Sänger sind so gute Maracas Spieler (Frankie Vazquez z.B.). Echt, singen und spielen dabei ihre Maracas, für so´n Weißbrot wie mich, unglaublich.

[@jorgitostandup]

como siempre, excelentes tus lecciones, abrazo desde argentina.

[@josemanuelvallejonovoa2472]

Fantástica explicación sencilla, y muy amena, eres un percusionista muy bueno y mejor profesor.

[@ivancollazos1]

Id likes your videos. You explain very good.

[@MichaeldeMiranda]

I don't know this way of playing. Perhaps you can send me a link with this way of playing, so I can see what you mean. Thanks!!

[@MichaeldeMiranda]

Your welcome! I hope you enjoyed the video!!

[@MichaeldeMiranda]

Hi Robert, this is a funny and great compliment!! LoL! Thank you!

[@soniavega7318]

I'm starting in percussion and i hadn't find a good video that teach how play maracas, and yours're great. Thank you for this!

[@BenjaminClauzier]

Thank you!

[@mareaumusic]

very sympatic introduction, thank you man. I was indeed looking for a starter lesson on maracas when I found your post. can we enjoy any of your performances as percussionist on youtube?. regards from germany

[@MichaeldeMiranda]

Your welcome and good luck with the maracas!

[@MichaeldeMiranda]

Thank you very much!

[@DaveSibandoo]

Sure, it was useful !

[@MichaeldeMiranda]

Your welcome! Maracas are really nice to play, but you need to practise! Good luck with it!

[@rustyshackleford3647]

Nice explanations.. thank you.

[@MichaeldeMiranda]

You're welcome! Enjoy the maracas!

[@rustyshackleford3647]

I ordered a pair of small ones from Sam Ash.. once I got the rhythm I fell in love! Ordered a pair of large, natural hide Pearls (50% off!) similar to what you're using here... it's only as complicated as you want to make it. I like the way you explain the 'short' sound.. a little tougher with these little ones, but I got it.. had no idea how many different ways you can use them.

[@MichaeldeMiranda]

@TocaSalsa No problem! I hope you will enjoy the videos!

[@MichaeldeMiranda]

Your welcome!!

[@hamtabaghi9203]

U are amazing

[@MichaeldeMiranda]

hamta baghi Thank you very much! I am glad you like the video!

[@alubi92]

Great video!. Thanks. Michael maybe your already know about the music of "Los Llanos" Venezolanos y Colombianos; they have a very nice and particular way to play maracas.

[@MichaeldeMiranda]

Muchas gracias! Saludos desde Hollanda!

[@ДанУкраинский]

Michael de Miranda Hello, I do not know english ... I translate through Google. What material is maracas and what is inside?

[@meekmossmusic]

nice tutorial, very good

[@MichaeldeMiranda]

Thank you!!

[@MichaeldeMiranda]

Thanks!!

[@MichaeldeMiranda]

@horsegunn1 Your welcome! Playing maracas is difficult (I think), so good luck in practicing!!

[@MichaeldeMiranda]

Thanks! And I am a great fan of Pakito!

[@MichaeldeMiranda]

I hope you can use it. Good luck!!

[@salsatotal9053]

buena explicación y sencilla

[@davidhay6261]

What brand and size are your maracas?

[@MichaeldeMiranda]

+David Hay They are not an official brand. A very good friend of mine made them years ago for me....

[@davidhay6261]

+Michael de Miranda Any recommendations for a cowhide skin model? So much out there to choose from. Great demo! Thanks!

[@MichaeldeMiranda]

Your welcome!! Perhaps you can share the result of your recordings with me?

[@MichaeldeMiranda]

@alemancito84 Thank you! I hope this helps a little for the starters with maracas....

[@sirdelrio]

This is the pattern of Bolero.

[@ClaudioH]

Perdona compañero Abdel, me entendiste mal. Digo que soy músico pero de otro instrumento que no es la percusión. Por supuesto que sé que los percusionistas son músicos. Por favor, buena onda. Gracias. Saludos

[@TocaSalsa]

@TocaSalsa Sorry, ich blicke das noch nicht mit dem posten. Sorry, double-post, I´m new.

[@danielbeltsasar]

coool

[@MichaeldeMiranda]

Thanks!!

[@abdelpg9617]

los percusionistas tambien son músicos

[@vanessareza]

Jajajaja

[@vanessareza]

Supertaldo

[@luiscosme1154]

lol

[@MichaeldeMiranda]

Thank you!

[@MichaeldeMiranda]

Thank you!