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The percussion instruments produce the sound when a solid body enters in vibration

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that is hit or is hit.

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They are classified into three groups.

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Patches or membranes, commonly known as drums,

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sheets,

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and the so-called small percussion, a varied and nourished group of instruments.

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With the name small percussion, we have a very large group of instruments of undetermined sound,

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of very varied size, shape and materials, which are percussed in different ways.

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The maracas shaking.

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The cabasa by rubbing.

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The flexatón by pressing the finger, shaking.

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The triangle by hitting the walls with a bar of the same material.

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The castañuelas colliding.

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The temple block by hitting it with sticks.

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The platillos by hitting them with sticks or colliding.

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The gong by hitting it with a mallet.

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These instruments, in addition to their rhythmic possibilities,

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provide a touch of color in the ensembles in which they are integrated due to their timbral richness.

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The percussion has been gaining a progressive importance in the orchestra.

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It is located at the bottom, behind the metals.

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The timbales are the most used members of this family.

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They are usually placed in the center, with the rest of the percussion on both sides.

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The richness and variety of percussion instruments allows them to be organized into multiple ensembles,

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incorporating in them classical and ethnic instruments.

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This video was made in Cooperation with the U.S. Embassy in the Philippines.

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Learn more about the U.S. Embassy in the Philippines at https://www.philippines.gov.

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For more information, visit the U.S. Embassy in the Philippines website.