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A shekere occurs as unique percussion instrument from either Africa. Throughout a continent these are known as different items, like a lilolo, axatse, & chequere. These are preponderantly known as around Nigeria. A shekere is manufactured from either little gourds that grow on the ground. A shape of a gourd determines the healthy of the instrument. a shekere is processed by drying out a gourd for many months so removing the fiber & seeds. Fallowing these are scrubbed, expert bead function is added also when color. A instrument is utilized for folkloric likewise when a bit of of the popular music.

FamilyFun: Shake Your Own Shekere
Instructions on making a shekere from a plastic jug and beads.

Festival Shekeres
Step-by-step instructions for shekere making, with color close-up photos of details in shekere design.

Shekere: Make and Shake
History, construction, and how to play the shekere.

Drum Journal: Making a Shekere or Beaded Shaker
Illustrated instructions and links.

How to Make A Sheker
Steve Tierra provides detailed instructions on how to make the instrument from a gourd.


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