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 MUSICAL SPOONS

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Spoons (not a single one) can be played as a makeshift percussion instrument, or more specifically, an idiophone related to the castanets.

Popularity
Since the advent of the electronic age, the popularity of spoon playing has suffered a big decline. However there are still enthusiasts about keeping the tradition alive.

Location
Spoon playing is usually found these days around folk club venues in the local pub, at country fares and other like events around the country that hang onto the edge of tradition.

Age
This is one instrument that anyone can play from a toddler through to a grand old age.

Ability
A natural sense of rhythm is essential, though anyone can tap out a rhythm of sorts.

Description
A pair of spoons is held with concave sides facing out and with a finger between their handles to space them apart. When the pair is struck, the spoons sharply hit each other and then spring back to their original position. The spoons are typically struck against the knee and the palm of the hand. The fingers and other body parts may also be used as striking surfaces to produce different sounds and for visual effect.

Dedication
This is one of those instruments that grows with you from early age, you either do or don't. Obviously to perfect the art and make them sing so to speak takes many hours of practice and is admired by on lookers and generally draws a rapturous applause if done well, a bit like a drum solo.

Potential
The potential of playing spoons well; means you can just about go anywhere where there is communal gatherings for a song such as folk clubs. It has the potential for children to understand and duplicate rhythm and have a general laugh.

Closely Related Activities
Closely related activities would be anywhere where there is ad-lib rhythm needed with out being intrusive.

Cost
How much is a pair of spoons? This is probably one of the cheapest musical instruments you could ever hope to find.

Level of Demand
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