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Karimba Buzzers – adding or removing
This is so easy – it takes about 30 seconds The Hugh Tracey Karimba and the SaReGaMa Karimbas have buzzers on the 9 lower tines While the sound of buzzers (or rattles) on a karimba is very distinctive, it is not for everyone. Also, the term “buzzers” (which create an intentional sound effect) is very different from what we call the “buzz,” which is an unwanted and unpleasant sound that results from an improperly seated tine. We deal with fixing the “buzz” in another article. This article explores the role of karimba rattles in African music, looks at some of the different ways of making the rattles, and shows you
May 13, 2018
