Description
Whip the tambourine in the direction indicated, skimming the membrane with the open palm of your non playing hand.
Unless other indicated, the membrane should face left.
2 Skinners are usually played with the first skinner being whipped downwards and the second skinner being whipped upwards.
Counting
1 whip of the tambourine is counted as 1 Skinner and is usually worth 1 beat.
Start of the Skinner
Symbol(s)
Arrows indicate in which direction to begin.
When more than one Skinner is to be played, a line above or below the symbol indicates in which direction the return Skinner should be played.
Video(s)
Movements That Use This Step
Upskin
Gate
Lamp
Rounder
Cornerstone
Variations of this Step
- Elbow Skinner: Do the Skinner using your non playing arm’s elbow, usually with you non playing arm held vertically on your left side.
- Handless Skinner: Do the Skinner without using your non playing arm.
- Right/Left Thigh Skinner: Do the Skinner using your right/left thigh.
Have You Finished?
Once you have finished learning this step, then it’s time for you to learn the next step!