Caxixi Exercises
Caxixi are the Brazilian (African) hand-held basket shakers. Pronounced "ka-shee-shee," these woven shakers include a hard-surface bottom/floor (originally a circular portion cut from a gourd) and a variety of fill materials - seeds, beans, beads, pebbles, etc.
The exercises show two basic techniques, one with hands moving together in the same direction; the other with hands moving in opposite directions, similar to the motion associated with pedaling a bicycle. Several of the exercises listed can be performed in a "round" approach, with split parts assigned among two or more players.
The exercises show two basic techniques, one with hands moving together in the same direction; the other with hands moving in opposite directions, similar to the motion associated with pedaling a bicycle. Several of the exercises listed can be performed in a "round" approach, with split parts assigned among two or more players.
Caxixi Handout & Notation (below):
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Caxixi - Introduction (below):
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Caxixi Exercises I (below):
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Caxixi - Pattern Combinations II (below):
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