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In the News (Wed 25 Nov 09)

  
  guiro, tambourine, bamboo, dripwater, sleighbells
ar guiro iamp, idettack[, knum, kdamp, kmaxshake, kfreq, kfreq1] ar tambourine iamp, idettack[, knum, kdamp, kmaxshake, kfreq, kfreq1, kfreq2] ar bamboo iamp, idettack[, knum, kdamp, kmaxshake, kfreq, kfreq1, kfreq2] ar dripwater iamp, idettack[, knum, kdamp, kmaxshake, kfreq, kfreq1, kfreq2] ar sleighbells iamp, idettack[, knum, kdamp, kmaxshake, kfreq, kfreq1, kfreq2]
guiro = 128.0000 tambourine = 32.0000 bamboo = 1.2500 dripwater = 10.0000 sleighbells = 32.0000
guiro = 1.0000 tambourine = 0.9985 bamboo = 0.9999 dripwater = 0.9950 sleighbells = 0.9994
www.csounds.com /man/siggen/guiro.htm   (199 words)

  
 The Guiro Fruit
The guiro is a large oval shaped fruit.
The inside is relished as a sweet, juicy treat that is often eaten either between courses at banquets to cleanse the diner's palette, or after meals in a concotion to bring out its sweetness.
This is also an important fruit, as this skin is protien rich and is often used in conjunction with several beans to give the Kanapans their necessary protien, as they lack large animals in their area.
www.santharia.com /herbarium/guiro_fruit.htm   (300 words)

  
 LP: Play Like a Pro: Tech Support
This guiro (see photo 2) is used in traditional Puerto Rican music such as plena, danaz, bomba, jibaro (country) music, and others.
Today, we fined some of the guiros made of plastic with a plastic stick as the scraper such as the LP Super Guiro.
Another way of holding this particular guiro is by placing your thumb in one hole and laying the rest of the guiro in your palms.
www.lpmusic.com /Play_Like_A_Pro/Tech_Support/guiro-basics.html   (832 words)

  
 Guiro
The Guiro is probably the most common form of scraper seen today.
The gourd guiro is a good example of a scraper with resonator as the hollow chamber of the gourd amplifies the sound.
Whether it be the sound of a guiro or the rubbing together of two pine cones to keep time for dancing in Portugal, the scraper's distinctive rasping sound has a place in much of our music.
www.pnc.com.au /~helix/posters/guiro.htm   (426 words)

  
 Guiro Page
The Cuban Guiro is a long, dried and hollowed out gourd corrugated on its face.
The Guiro is played by scraping the corrugated surface with a thin stick held in the right hand.
Left hand hold the guiro by placing the thumb into the hole cut which is in the back.
www.congaplace.com /instrument/guiro/guiro.php   (241 words)

  
 Guiro, Percussion Instrument
The guiro is another untuned instrument from South and Central America that is made from a gourd that has been carved or notched to create a ridged surface.
The guiro is played by scraping the surface with a stick.
Modern guiros are made of materials such as plastic, metal and wood.
www.dsokids.com /2001/dso.asp?PageID=254   (214 words)

  
 African Treasures: Nigerian Wood Block Guiro
Description: These Guiros are made from okpa wood, chosen especially for its great resonance.
The Igbo tribe of southeastern Nigeria has used these guiros for years in ceremonies and dances.
The guiro measures 9" x 4" and is a very comfortable size to hold in your hand.
africantreasures.com /detail.asp?PRODUCT_ID=MUSICACC0006&...   (91 words)

  
 Gourd Guiro, 3 instruments in 1
This mate gourd guiro or huiro is three musical instruments in one: It can be used as a percussion instrument when rubbed against the carved grooves on the side of the gourd producing a "washboard" sound.
Secondly, the gourd guiro can be turned upside down for a rain-like sound or rainstick effect.
This gourd guiro is three musical instruments in one: It can be used as a percussion instrument when rubbed against the carved grooves on the side of the gourd producing a "washboard" sound.
www.incanworldgifts.com /magogu1.html   (211 words)

  
 LP Super Guiro - Music 123   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
The Latin Percussion plastic Guiro is a durable plastic guiro with perfectly spaced grooves for consistent sound.
The Super Guiro comes with two scrapers, a plastic model for bright, loud sound, and a wood model for a warm, dry sound.
The LP243 Super Guiro can also be mounted on a drum or percussion table using the optional LP Mic Claw.
www.music123.com /LP-Super-Guiro-i12052.music   (155 words)

  
 [No title]   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
The LP Multi-Guiro® is a patented, compact, dual stainless steel surface, metal guiro and shaker all in one.
As a shaker or a guiro, the LP Multi-Guiro produces bright, projecting sounds in any musical situation.
It is the force which drives all human beings to achieve, to strive and to make their dreams come true.The story of Latin Percussion, Inc. is the passion of one man. A passion which drove him to create, innovate and unmistakably change the face of percussion forever.
www.americanmusical.com /item--i-LAT-452--m-08_63.html   (1375 words)

  
 Super Guiro
The LP Super Guiro was designed to eliminate the durability issues inherent with the natural version of this instrument.
It is precision-molded from high-strength plastic and is designed to have the shape, feel, and sound quality of the natural gourd version.
It comes with two scrapers, a plastic model for bright loud sound and a wood model for warm dry sound.
www.apollosaxes.com /superguiro.html   (80 words)

  
 The Guiro ~ Salsa Instruments ~ History and Development of Salsa ~ www.justsalsa.com
One can create distinct sounds depending upon whether the guiro is played with a wooden or metal stick.
The Guiro, like other instruments used in cuban rhythms, is played along with the strikes of the clave.
It is considered a true art to be able to play this instrument in the exact moments that the music requires.
www.justsalsa.com /salsa/music/instruments/guiro   (191 words)

  
 Guiros for classroom music education from A Day's Work
Guiros for classroom music education from A Day's Work
Designing and constructing musical instruments and adaptive aids for professionals and their students or clients in: music education, music therapy, special education, occupational therapy, and elder care
For those needing assistance to hold the guiro while using the striker
www.adaysworkmusiceducation.com /guiros.html   (145 words)

  
 LP Multi-Guiro 2: Idaho Percussion   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
The LP Multi-Guiro 2 is based on the immensely popular LP Multi-Guiro.
This instrument is larger than the original Multi-Guiro and also combines guiro style playing with shaker capabilities.
The scraping surfaces of the Multi-Guiro 2 are different as well: one surface is finely textured for a smooth sound while the other is coarser for a raspy sound.
www.idahopercussion.com /page/idp/PROD/LP451   (87 words)

  
 Traditional Guiro with Comb-Isla
The guiro (GWEE-row), a rhythm instrument also called a scrape gourd, is played by scraping a comb across a series of lines etched into a seed pod or a gourd.
The traditional Puerto Rican guiro is made from a long gourd, approx.
Please be aware that color and size may vary as these items are dependent upon Mother Nature.
www2.mailordercentral.com /isla/prodinfo.asp?number=5680OSM   (67 words)

  
 Instrument Accessory - Guiro
Originating from South and Central America, the guiro has now become one of the most popular and widely used percussion instruments.
This tricolored guiro has a traditional "fish shape".
The guiro can easily be played by running the included stick across the instrument's notched surface to create a fun rhythmic sound.
www.encoremusic.com /drum/2850561.html   (299 words)

  
 guiro
guiro — Semi-physical model of a guiro sound.
guiro is a semi-physical model of a guiro sound.
Here is an example of the guiro opcode.
www.csounds.com /manual/html/guiro.html   (167 words)

  
 Güiro - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The güiro is known as Calabazo, Guayo, Ralladera, Rascador, and is considered a percussion instrument.
In the sleeve notes of the R.E.M. album New Adventures in Hi-Fi, the guiro is praised as "the ultimate instrument in musical usefulness".
This page was last modified 17:56, 8 November 2006.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Guiro   (469 words)

  
 Latin Percussion, WB342, World Beat Pocket Guiro : Latin Drums -> Guiro -> Pocket - musicalinstruments.com   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
The World Beat Pocket Guiro delivers a surprisingly big sound despite its small size.
Only 10" high, it is extremely portable and is perfect for the beginner or student on the go.
The World Beat Pocket Guiro is available in limited supplies due to the seasonal growing capabilities of the natural gourd it is made from.
www.musicalinstruments.com /detail.asp?ProductCode=LPWB342   (101 words)

  
 LP Cuban Style Guiro: Idaho Percussion   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
The LP Cuban Style Guiro is true to its Latin roots.
This hand-crafted instrument is made from carefully selected natural gourds.
The LP Cuban Style Guiro comes with a wooden scraper to get that classic guiro sound.
www.idahopercussion.com /page/idp/PROD/LP249   (71 words)

  
 YouTube - Jorge Gonzalez-bongos, cowbell and guiro
But not a guiro, they r not neccassary for a good rythem
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Jorge Gonzalez, bongocero with Spanish H Jorge Gonzalez, bongocero with Spanish Harlem orchestra demonstrates martillos, cowbell and guiro patterns...
www.youtube.com /watch?v=zfMTFUdgL_4   (107 words)

  
 Guiro at DJ-Stuff.net
One of the driving rhythmic forces in a Merengue band!....
Durable plastic Guiro with perfectly spaced grooves for consistent sound.....
This instrument is larger than the original Multi-Guiro and also combines guiro style playing....
www.drumsandpercussion-gear.com /drum-kit-categories/guiro_1.php   (107 words)

  
 Performance Percussion Guiro : GUIRO
Hold the Guiro with a finger in each hole and simply scratch away on the grooves with the beater to produce the desired 'Guiro' sound.
Unfortunately there is no more information for Performance Percussion Guiro at this time.
If you would like to know more about Performance Percussion Guiro, please click on the MORE INFO button below and you can request the information that you need is added here by one of the PlayRecord.Net Customer Services Team.
www.playrecord.net /performance-percussion-guiro-p-2012.html   (272 words)

  
 Guiro: Reviews, Discography, Audio Clips, and more ||| Music.com
Guiro: Reviews, Discography, Audio Clips, and more
Search the web for Guiro: Web Pages
Portions of Content provided by All Music Guide ®, a trademark of All Media Guide, LLC.
www.music.com /group/guiro/1   (60 words)

  
 Musical Frog Guiro / Rasp
This musical frog guiro or rasp is made of teak wood.
Hold the frog loosely at the bottom and run the large end of the wooden stick along his back from rear to front for a lovely, resonant "croak."
Outside of the Continental US, call or Email for prices.
www.adirondackguitar.com /scaryM/frog/frog.htm   (162 words)

  
 Wood Guiro (Large)
Our traditional hardwood guiro's have been a part of the Sageman family since the very beginning.
We always carry a large and small model.
No hand percussion collection is complete without a guiro.
www.sagemandrums.com /hpgulg.html   (52 words)

  
 Percussion Instruments | Drum | Tambourine | Bell | Maracas | Music | Musical   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
Here are a few to shake things up.
The guiro is a hand-held hollow percussion instrument made out of wood or from a gourd.
It originated in Latin America and comes in a variety of long shapes.
www.kidzworld.com /site/p1055.htm   (493 words)

  
 MEINL PERCUSSION : Guiro / Guiro Shaker
The NINO® Wood Guiro Shaker is equipped with a filling and combines a shaker as well as a guiro sound in one instrument.
The guiro is an important instrument which plays a very important part in any percussion set up.
Striking the tonal grooves of the NINO® Wood Guiro creates many different sounds.
www.meinlpercussion.com /index.php?id=136   (95 words)

  
 CP Cylinder Guiro - Music 123   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
This versatile instrument comes complete with a wooden scraper so you can begin to play right away!
The CP Cylinder Guiro is a versatile wooden guiro that has a scraping surface which wraps around the entire body.
A slot allows the internal sounds to escape, adding to the fullness.
www.music123.com /CP-Cylinder-Guiro-i45859.music   (85 words)

  
 Guiro
Michael N Guiro served on the SS James R Randall, the SS James W Cannon and the SS Donald M Dickinson.
Mike now lives in Bayville, New Jersey and can be contacted by email at JEFF1AM1@AOL.COM
Mike Guiro, a Red Cross Nurse and the Signalman on the Randall.
www.armed-guard.com /ag80.html   (58 words)

  
 Horn Guiro
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Traditional through and through, this natural cow's horn Guiro is perfect for traditionalists and modern rhythm makers alike.
With and attached handle, hand carved deep grooves, and an included wire scraper, it sounds great and is easy to play.
www.larkinam.com /product.asp?pn=PER030   (103 words)

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