Maracas may be one of the easiest musical instruments to play because it just needs to be shaken to produce sound. Rhythm and timing are important when playing this percussion instrument . A player can shake it gently or vigorously depending on the type of music. Maracas are played in pairs.

Maracas

The maracas are thought to be inventions of the Tainos, they are the Indigenous Indians of Puerto Rico. It was originally made from the fruit of the higuera tree that is round in shape. The flesh is removed from the fruit, holes are made and filled with small pebbles, and then it is equipped with a handle. The pair of maracas sounds different because the number of pebbles inside is uneven to give them a clear sound. Today, maracas are made of different materials, such as plastic.

Music

Maracas are mainly used in the music of Puerto Rico and Latin American music such as salsa. 

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