Post #526499 by Tangaroa-Ru on Tue, Apr 27, 2010 12:40 PM

On 2010-04-11 02:13, bananabobs wrote:

On 2010-04-08 20:47, Marty Lush wrote:
John-O,

The güiro ("gwee-roh" or "wee-roh"[1]) is a Cuban percussion instrument consisting of an open-ended, hollow gourd with parallel notches cut in one side. It is played by rubbing a wooden stick ("pua") along the notches to produce a ratchet-like sound. The güiro is commonly used in Latin-American music, and plays a key role in the typical cumbia rhythm section. The güiro is also known as calabazo, guayo, ralladera, or rascador. In Brazil it is commonly known as reco-reco.

Note the design. This instrument also has other uses, but too vile to go into on this thread. I'm sure, however, Senor Lush will show us what they are.

Okay, I just bought my ticket. I'm even driving back early from Disneyland just for this show. And yes, Grog, I'll bring you a piece of fudge from the Candy Palace.

Muchas Alohas para Todos,

Kari