The Twist

The Twist is the fourth movement of the “Easy Eight” movements and the fourth movement taught in the Timbrel Praise: Basic Tambourine course. Before beginning, you should first learnt how to play the Swing, Shake with a Bang, Bang and Under Hit in the “Steps” section.

Shorthand Instructions

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Movement Name: Twist

Symbol:  see above

Style: praise

Beats: 8 beats

Time Signature: 2/4 or 4/4

Creator: Dodie V. Sarchet-Waller & S.A.

Scripture: none

Steps used in this movement:

  • Bangs
  • Shakes with a Bang
  • Double Bangs
  • Swings
  • Under Hit

Longhand Instructions

1.      1 right thigh Bang.

2.      1 left thigh Bang.

*For steps 3-4, hold your non playing arm in front of you as if you were preparing to shake someone’s hand.

3.      2 Swings under your non playing arm, beginning left.

4.      2 Swings over your non playing arm, beginning left.

5.      2/4 Shakes with a Bang in a clockwise rainbow from waist left to waist right, moving as high as face centre.

6.      3 Double Bangs at waist right.

7.      1 Under Hit at waist right.

Movement Notes

  • Ensure you make a clear rainbow shake for step 5.
  • When doing the swings, hold your non playing arm in front of you as if ready to shake someone’s hand.

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

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