Cabasa, Medium Wooden with Metal Beads

Wood wheel & steel beads. By twisting, the beads roll back and forth over the corrugated metal and produce a great shoop shoop sound, higher in pitch than the coconut Cabasa. Originally of african origin, they were constructed from dried oval- or pear-shaped gourds with beads strung on the outer surface. The player places his non-dominant hand on the beads, to provide pressure, while holding the handle with the other hand and twisting the instrument back and forth as per the rhythmic pattern desired. Measures 8" L x 3 1/4" W Weight - 2 pounds Handcrafted Quality Brand New! Price: $24.00 Normally Ships Within 1-2 Days.