Re: tambourine

[Joe Kurland and Peggy Davis <ganeydn...>]

>If one is playing tambourine with klezmer music, is it more traditional
>to play on the evens or the odds?

Lori,
I just know from my experience that tambourines should be used 
sparingly. They make a very annoying sound when played too long. I 
did once hear David Amram play one beautifully. But I'm afraid that's 
an exception.

Peggy

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