Maracas are a famous percussion instrument in South America. The outside is made by drying the nuts of a tree called maraca, which is a kind of palm plant. In the old days, it used to contain plant seeds and pebbles. However, recently, many of them contain plastic or metal particles. Maracas are sometimes used in Brazilian samba, Spanish traditional music, and even classical music. It is a popular musical instrument that is sometimes used as an educational instrument.
Location
This instrument was born in South America.
History of maracas
Maracas existed as long as the Stone Age. African tribes are known to play musical instruments such as drums and a wide variety of rattles from ancient traditions. The South Pacific Islanders also used plants that produce seed pods, such as gourds, to develop a variety of rattles. Rattles without handles were even made of dried coconut. In South America, it came to be used in Brazil’s samba, etc., and this was very strongly fused with music, and maracas became known. Medium-sized maracas are currently used in Guaracha, Bolero, Son, Rumba, etc. in Cuba. Maracas have become a very famous instrument in South America since the 1950s, thanks to the success of Santana Trealba, the son of Juan Vicente Trealva. Nowadays, it is mass-produced with synthetic resin and can be purchased at a low price. It is also used as an accompaniment instrument for salsa and rumba.
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Maracas are musical instruments called maracas, which are made by drying nuts, hollowing them out, and putting seeds and pebbles in them. In the old days, I used to put plant seeds and pebbles. However, recently, many of them contain plastic or metal particles. Plant seeds and pebbles will be scraped and become smaller after long-term use. As it gets smaller, the sound quality deteriorates and it is not comfortable to use. On the other hand, if you use plastic or metal, wear can keep the sound quality low. It is an instrument that you hold one in each hand and swing, and it is used as a rhythm instrument. It has a diameter of about 10 cm, a handle length of about 15 cm, and a spherical shape. It is a very famous musical instrument in South America.
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Maracas are one of the most important musical instruments in rumba, salsa and samba.
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