Steve Hemphill, Percussion
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Caxixi Duet - "Basic Training"

This short duo provides a context in which to apply basic shaker/Caxixi techniques (a pair of woven basket shakers for each player).  Also included on this page is a group of caxixi studies/pattern combinations which could be played by a duo, trio, or quartet (in a sort of "round" compositional structure), perhaps allowing development of a simple technical foundation.

Further Caxixi exercises, studies, and accompanying photos can be found within the "Percussion Exercises" pages.
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Caxixi - NOTATION KEY
Caxixi Duet - "Basic Training" - SCORE
Caxixi Duet - "Basic Training" - PART I
Caxixi Duet - "Basic Training" - PART II
Caxixi Studies - Pattern Combinations