Try not to put your fingers on the tambourine’s metal cymbals, or zils, as this can muffle the sound.
Striking the tambourine in the center usually produces a muddled tone.
This helps make the tambourine strike louder and more pronounced.
When in doubt, this is a safe way to make sure you’re playing to the right beat.
“Did I hurry or slow down too much at any parts?” “How even was my rhythm?” “If I compared this to a metronome beating at the same time signature, how would it compare?”
If you don’t have a metronome, download a metronome app on your phone.
