The Zig Zag

The Zig Zag is the fifth movement of the “Easy Eight” movements and the fifth movement taught in the Timbrel Praise: Basic Tambourine course. Before beginning, you should first learnt how to play the Shake, Continuous Bang and Twirl in the “Steps” section.

Shorthand Instructions

 

Zig Zag Tambourine Movement Symbol

Movement Name: Zig Zag

Symbol:  see above

Style: praise

Beats: 16 beats

Time Signature: 2/4 or 4/4

Creator: Dodie V. Sarchet-Waller

Scripture: none

Steps used in this movement:

  • Shakes
  • Continuous Bangs
  • Twirls

Longhand Instructions
1.     6 Continuous Bangs from waist left to face right in a zig-zag shape: /\/\/.
2.     2/4 Shakes at upper right.
3.     2 Twirls at upper right.
4.     6 Continuous Bangs from upper left to hip right in a zig-zag shape.

Movement Notes

  • Make sure your non-playing hand follows the tambourine.
  • Remember to turn the tambourine 180 degrees when playing the Shakes and Continuous Bangs. 

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

  • You have completed 5 movements of the Timbrel Praise tambourine course. 25% 25%

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