Tambourines can often be unkindly regarded as a childs instrument, easy to play with no skill required. This however is not the case if played correctly the tambourine is anything but child’s play. Getting the right rhythm and integrating the unique sound with others in the percussion section, the tambourine can add a wonderful element to any style of music from rock to classical. Imagine shaker-maker by Oasis without the tambourine and better still imagine telling Liam Gallagher that he’s playing with a kids toy!! So although indeed a child can pick up a tambourine and get a decent sound straight away, compared to bashing away at a piano, this instrument should not be disregarded so easily.
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