The cabasa originated in Africa and was initially constructed of dried over pear-shaped gourds with beads strung around the outer surface. The inspiration for this instrument was the Shekere, another African instrument which was created from hollowed-out gourds over which beads were strung in a net. When shaken, the sounds are very similar to the cabasa. The modern day cabasa is constructed with a ridged stainless steel shell surrounded by loops of steel-bead chains. Wooden flanges enclose the steel cylinder with a handle, typically wooden, attached to the bottom. The cabasa produces rhythmic shaking and rattling sounds and is often used in Latin jazz, especially in bossa nova music. It is also widely used in music therapy, particularly by patients who have physical or neurological disabilities as it requires minimal hand movement to produce the desired sounds. The sound produced by the individual can then be reinforced by the music therapist, which builds neurological connections between hand movement and hearing sounds, in turn encouraging more fluent hand movements. The cabasa is also an excellent instrument for young children to learn music with. Similar to the claves, a beginner can quickly create a variety of rhythmic effects without much technique or prior experience. Children will enjoy creating solid rhythmic patterns simply by placing their hand on the beaded chain applying pressure while holding the wooden handle with the other hand and twisting the instrument back and forth.
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| Price | $25.19 (Save: $2.80) |
Bodhrán gift packs include everyting the beginning player needs to get started! First and foremost, a standard bodhran, handcrafted from the finest wood with a head made from real goatskin is included, along with a hardwood beater. In addition, the Absolute Beginners: Bodhrán instructional DVD by Conor Long (HL00634001) is provided.
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| List | $104.45 |
| Price | $94.01 (Save: $10.44) |
The cowbell is one of the most important instruments in all of Caribbean and South American music genres. This non-pitched percussion instrument provides the rhythmic accents that perfectly complements the tempo of Latin music. By playing IQ Plus cowbells, children can learn the technique of closing and opening the hand on and off the bell itself which adds flavor to the timbre. Children will be able to experiment with their grip to produce the best tone. They can hit the cowbell on various spots to find the one that achieves the best sound. IQ Plus cowbells are a fantastic instrument that makes a great addition to any multicultural musical instrument collection.
• Constructed of premium quality steel with a handle made from environmentally friendly rubber wood
• Comes with wooden beater
• Available in 2 colors (red and white)
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| Price | $13.49 (Save: $1.50) |
Constructed of hand-selected top-grade American Ash wood
One of a kind dark matte finish with white wood grains achieved using special procedures in the production process to invert the natural colors of the wood
Brushed chrome sound hole ring enhances the drum's look, and provides added comfort while transporting
Produces deep, loud bass tones and high, sharp slap notes
Snare wires adjustable using Allen Wrench (included)
Matching congas, bongos and djembe available
Carrying bags and stand available as additional options
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| Price | $334.99 |
This unique instrument creates a sustained rattling sound when the ball is struck with the palm of the hand. Constructed of eco-friendly Siam Oak wood, this instrument is excellent for creating special sound effects. It is played by holding the steel bar with the wooden ball positioned directly below the rattling chamber.
• Constructed of eco-friendly Siam Oak wood
• Played by holding the steel bar with the wooden ball positioned directly below the rattling chamber
• Creates a sustained rattling sound when ball is struck against the palm of the hand
• Excellent for creating special sound effects
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| List | $29.99 |
| Price | $26.99 (Save: $3.00) |
Bodhrán gift packs include everyting the beginning player needs to get started! First and foremost, a standard bodhran, handcrafted from the finest wood with a head made from real goatskin is included, along with a hardwood beater and carrying case. In addition, the Absolute Beginners: Bodhrán instructional DVD by Conor Long (HL00634001) is provided.
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| List | $109.00 |
| Price | $98.10 (Save: $10.90) |
Constructed of hand-selected environmentally-friendly Siam Oak wood, this djembe features black powder-coated hardware and super high-gloss finishing. The 12″ diameter hand-picked quality goat skin head allows for deep, loud bass tones and sharp slap sounds. Easily tunable using the included tuning wrench.
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| Price | $249.99 |
This cabasa is constructed with a ridged stainless steel shell surrounded by loops of steel-bead chains, producing rhythmic shaking and rattling sounds. Wooden flanges enclose the steel cylinder with a wooden handle attached to the bottom.
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| Price | $44.99 (Save: $5.00) |
This cabasa is constructed with a ridged stainless steel shell surrounded by loops of steel-bead chains, producing rhythmic shaking and rattling sounds. Wooden flanges enclose the steel cylinder with a wooden handle attached to the bottom.
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| Price | $58.49 (Save: $6.50) |
A sustained rattling sound is created when the ball is struck with the palm of the hand. Available in both high- and low-pitch versions, this instrument is excellent for sound effects and recordings.
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| Price | $40.49 (Save: $4.50) |
The Fiberskyn® Frame Drum features Remo's pre-tuned technology providing warmth and projection when played with a hand or mallet. Constructed with an Acousticon® drum shell and a pre-tuned Fiberskyn® drumhead, these frame drums produce excellent projection and enhanced low-pitched fundamentals typically found with traditional wood shell drums, making them ideal for professional and recreational applications.
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| Price | $45.72 (Save: $5.08) |
Constructed of durable stainless steel, this guiro provides the rhythmic foundations of a merengue band. It comes with a traditionally designed scraper with ergonomic handle for comfort while playing.
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| Price | $112.49 (Save: $12.50) |
Waltons' classic range of standard bodhrans are handcrafted from the finest woods, with heads made from real goatskin. All bodhrans come with a hardwood beater. Suitable for everyone from beginners to advanced players.
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| List | $69.95 |
| Price | $62.96 (Save: $6.99) |
The Remo Standard Buffalo Drum is inspired by the indigenous cultures of the Americas. Equipped with a rope handle and a single mallet. The Remo Standard Buffalo Drum is manufactured with Remo's Fiberskyn® drumheads and patented Acousticon® drum shells for enhanced durability in any environment. Producing the same tonal characteristics found on traditional wood shell drums, the standard Buffalo Drums feature excellent projection and enhanced low-pitched fundamentals.
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| List | $127.60 |
| Price | $114.84 (Save: $12.76) |
The word “Agogo” means a gong or a bell and sometimes the Agogo Bell is referred to as the Brazilian cowbell. This instrument is believed by many to be the oldest Samba instrument in existence and was based on West African Yoruba single or double bells. These connected steel bells of two sizes produce one high and one low pitched sound when struck by a wooden beater.
This IQ Plus Agogo Bells can develop children's aural awareness and motivate them to learn to read rhythmic notations.
• Made of premium quality steel for optimal sound quality
• Produces bright projected tones
• Comes with a beater made from environmentally friendly rubber wood
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| Price | $11.69 (Save: $1.30) |
The triangle is an idiophone type of musical instrument in the percussion family. It is a bar of steel bent into a triangle shape with one of the angles left open and with the ends of the bar not quite touching. Today, the shape of this instrument is generally in the form of an equilateral triangle, usually struck with a metal beater (or sometimes with a wooden beater) and giving a high-pitched, ringing tone. The triangle was historically used for religious ceremonies. Many classical and modern composers, such as Beethoven, Mozart, Haydn, and Weber have used this instrument in their work. The famous classical work, Piano Concerto No.1by Franz Liszt featured the triangle as a solo instrument in the third movement, giving this concerto the nickname Triangle Concerto. Today, the triangle can also be found in many types of modern music as well. IQ Plus triangles will help children develop their sense of rhythm and understanding of pitch. This instrument can also help children develop patterning skills and introduce basic mathematical concepts of sequencing. IQ Plus Triangles are excellent for a family band or group activities at school. They can be used for making classroom music while playing along with other percussive instruments.
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| Price | $13.49 (Save: $1.50) |
This wooden guiro is designed to have to have a similar shape, sound, and feel to traditonal guiros made from natural gourds. The precisely spaced grooves create consistency in sound, and the rubber-lined finger holes allow for added control and playability. A wooden scraper is included.
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| Price | $40.49 (Save: $4.50) |
The triangle is an idiophone type of musical instrument in the percussion family. It is a bar of steel bent into a triangle shape with one of the angles left open and with the ends of the bar not quite touching. Today, the shape of this instrument is generally in the form of an equilateral triangle, usually struck with a metal beater (or sometimes with a wooden beater) and giving a high-pitched, ringing tone. The triangle was historically used for religious ceremonies. Many classical and modern composers, such as Beethoven, Mozart, Haydn, and Weber have used this instrument in their work. The famous classical work, Piano Concerto No.1 by Franz Liszt featured the triangle as a solo instrument in the third movement, giving this concerto the nickname Triangle Concerto. Today, the triangle can also be found in many types of modern music as well. IQ Plus triangles will help children develop their sense of rhythm and understanding of pitch. This instrument can also help children develop patterning skills and introduce basic mathematical concepts of sequencing. IQ Plus Triangles are excellent for a family band or group activities at school. They can be used for making classroom music while playing along with other percussive instruments.
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| Price | $16.19 (Save: $1.80) |
A sustained rattling sound is created when the ball is struck with the palm of the hand. Available in both high- and low-pitch versions, this instrument is excellent for sound effects and recordings.
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| List | $49.99 |
| Price | $44.99 (Save: $5.00) |
Waltons' classic range of standard bodhrans are handcrafted from the finest woods, with heads made from real goatskin. All bodhrans come with a carrying box and hardwood beater. Suitable for everyone from beginners to advanced players.
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| Price | $94.46 (Save: $10.49) |
Hardwood professional beater from an available series of different shapes, sizes and weights to suit each player's individual style.
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| Price | $16.88 (Save: $1.87) |
Made from sustainably-harvested Siam Oak wood
Compact and lightweight construction makes this instrument very practical
Dimensions of 8.5″ and 6″ wide on the two playing surfaces, 6″ tall
Designed to be held comfortably between the knees like bongos
Dual sound chambers produce two distinctive high and low pitch tones
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This instrument is played by scraping the beater up and down the back of the frog, creating distinct “croaking” noises. An excellent sound effect for any recording situation! A wooden scraper is included. Available in four sizes: extra small, small, medium, and large.
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| Price | $22.49 (Save: $2.50) |
This IQ Plus instrument is an innovative hybrid between two popular percussion instruments, the bongos and the cajon. This box-shaped instrument is very light-weight, at only 0.75kg, allowing children to carry around and play with all day. Children will be able to enjoy creating different rhythms and sounds along with other percussion instruments as part of a band or they can play individually as well. It develops their motor skills, hand-eye coordination, and builds rhythm skills which are all essential for early music education.
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| Price | $31.49 (Save: $3.50) |
Waltons' classic range of standard bodhrans are handcrafted from the finest woods, with heads made from real goatskin. All bodhrans come with a hardwood beater. Suitable for everyone from beginners to advanced players.
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| List | $69.95 |
| Price | $62.96 (Save: $6.99) |
This beautiful rainstick creates rain-like sounds simply by tilting the stick at an angle. It is lightweight, durable, and wrapped in cloth for a comfortable grip and a totally different look.
Weight: 3 lbs.
Dimensions: 33″ x 3″ x 4″
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| Price | $76.49 (Save: $8.50) |
This unique percussion instrument of West African descent, whose pitch can be altered by applying pressure to the ropes, was originally used as a form of communication in Africa. It is equipped with two goat skin heads and is played with a specially shaped beater (included). Handcrafted from a single piece of hardwood!
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| Price | $124.99 |
Constructed of excellent-sounding, durable hardwood, this cajon produces deep, loud bass tones and sharp, high slaps. It is individually handmade and tested to ensure superior sound quality. The snare wires are adjustable with the supplied allen wrench. Great for beginners and hobbyists!
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| Price | $149.99 |
• Perfect for samba, Axé, drum circles or wherever a deep, booming bass sound is desired
• Surdos available with either aluminum or wooden shell
• Equipped with high-strength synthetic head and 10 tuning lugs
• Surdo mallets included
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| Price | $409.99 |
This goblet drum from ancient origin has a crisp sound with optimum resonance. It features a durable synthetic head and comes with a tuning key.
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| Price | $59.99 |
