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shakes

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Wed, 07/01/2015 - 10:44
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on shakes there are 2 notes listed do you play one note then shake to the second one

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Wed, 07/01/2015 - 21:02
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That's correct. Start with

That's correct. Start with the lower note and then shake to the upper note. Speed is up to you (slow is smooth and relaxed... fast is intense. Choose which one matches the song and your personality).

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