 Clapper stick | |
| Percussion instrument | |
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| Classification | hand percussion |
| Hornbostel–Sachs classification | 111.11 (Directly struck stick concussive idiophone) |
| Indigenous music of North America |
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| Music of indigenous tribes and peoples |
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A clapper stick (also clap-stick or split stick rattle) is a traditional idiophone common among the indigenous peoples of California. It is traditionally constructed by cutting the branch of an elderberry tree, hollowing it out, and partially splitting the branch in two. It is used to keep time and accompany singers and dancers. Many are now made of bamboo, which do not require hollowing.[1][2][3]
- ^ De Angulo, Jaime; Garland, Peter (1988). Jaime de Angulo : the music of the Indians of Northern California. Santa Fe: Soundings Press. ISBN 978-9999517324.
- ^ Keeling, Richard (1992). "Music and Culture Areas of Native California" (PDF). Journal of California and Great Basin Anthropology. 14 (2).
- ^ Kidder, Norm. "Musical Instruments of Central California". Primitive Ways. Retrieved 4 August 2018.