The Upskin

The Upskin is the second movement of the “Easy Eight” movements and the second movement taught in the Timbrel Praise: Basic Tambourine course. Before beginning, you should first learnt how to play the Swing, Twirl and Skinner in the “Steps” section.

Shorthand Instructions

Upskin Tambourine Movement

Movement Name: Upskin

Symbol:  see above

Style: praise

Beats: 8 beats

Time Signature: 2/4 or 4/4

Creator: Dodie V. Sarchet-Waller

Scripture: none

Steps used in this movement:

  • Swings
  • Twirls
  • Skinners

Longhand Instructions
1.     4 Swings at waist centre, beginning left.
2.     4 Swings at upper centre, beginning left.
3.     2 Twirls at upper centre.
4.     2 Skinners from upper centre to thigh centre and back to upper centre.

 

Movement Notes

  • Make sure your non-playing hand follows the tambourine.
  • When doing the Swings, you should not use your entire arm but just your wrist.
  • When doing the Skinners, your non-playing hand should not move away from waist centre more than just slightly.

Instructional video can be found at the bottom of this page.

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