Tiger CAB14-NT Large Wooden Cabasa/Afuche - Steel Ball-Chain Head, Tapered Handle - Latin Percussion for Schools, Theatres and Studios

Steel ball chains for a crisp, projecting rattle - Multiple loops wrap around a wide 11 cm steel cylinder head, producing a clear rattling timbre used across Latin recordings, live performance and classroom sessions Tapered wooden handle for a secure hold - The 11 cm tapered wooden handle sits naturally in the hand, giving you firm control when shaking for flowing rhythmic patterns or rotating for shorter, accented bursts Two playing techniques in one - Shake the cabasa for a continuous rattling rhythm or twist the handle for sharper percussive accents, giving you a wide sonic range from a single compact instrument Compact and easy to handle - At 18.5 cm in overall length with an 11 cm head, the CAB14-NT suits a wide range of players - from first-time percussionists in classroom settings to experienced performers in the studio or on stage A staple of Latin music and widely used beyond it - Popular in schools, theatres and recording studios, the cabasa is equally at home adding unusual rhythmic accents and textures across many other styles and genres