Musical Instruments From
America

Samba fever is contagious !
Whoever's felt the heartbeat of the SURDO (SUR), the "ratatatat" rattle of the TAMBORIM (TM), the sassy sound of the CUICA (CUI) and the inspiring howl of the SAMBA WHISTLE (SPF) is immediately taken by rhythmic convulsions in hands and feet ...   no one is immune !
The BERIMBAO (BER) is an instrument used to accompany the Brazilian martial art-dance of "Capoeira". The string is struck with a thin bamboo stick and a snaring sound is made with a metal ring or stone held in the other hand. The attached calabash produces a muffled sound when pressed against the drummer's body.
Furthermore we provide instruments as in the following :
CAIXA drums (CAI) with snare effect, AGOGOS (AGO) of metal, BONGOS(BON) of lathed wood, EGG shakers (EGG) of synthetic material, GANZAS (GAN) of aluminum, MARACAS rattles (MAH) of wood, PANDEIROS (PND) with synthetic coat or natural hide, REPINIQUES (REP) of aluminum, TIMBAS (TIM) of wood, adjustable straps for samba instruments (TRG), and TRIANGELS (TRI).

Samba-1 : Samba-1    Samba-2 : Samba-2    Samba-3 : Samba-3
Playing BERIMBAO (BER) : Playing BERIMBAO (BER)

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The TAMBOURINE DRUM (TA) and LOG DRUM (FA) of the Pueblo Indians in New Mexico are still used today in ancient traditional ceremonies that haven't changed in centuries. The deep healing qualities of the TAMBOURINE DRUMS are already being used today in many different meditative and therapeutic settings.

TA2-motif_1 : TA2-motif_1    TA2-motif_2 : TA2-motif_2    TA2-motif_3 : TA2-motif_3
TA2-motif_4 : TA2-motif_4    TA2-motif_5 : TA2-motif_5    TA2-motif_6 : TA2-motif_6
TA2 with motif_7 : TA2 with motif_7    TA2 with motif_8 : TA2 with motif_8

Some of our TAMBOURINE DRUMS (HOF) are also available with a leather handle with a soft sheepskin underside and an adjustable "Velcro Closure" :

HOF 2 front side : HOF 2 front side    HOF 2 back side : HOF 2 back side
LOG DRUM (FA) : Log Drum (FA)

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The POWWOW-DRUM (PW) is a very special instrument. It has always been seen as a symbol for peace and understanding. In intertribal gatherings of Native people, the POWWOW-DRUM is an important element that brings "tribes" together.
Increasingly, POWWOW-DRUMS are being used for therapeutic practices. Groups can gather around the drum or play them while walking in a ceremony designed to foster inner peace.

POWWOW drum with stand (PW,PWST) : POWWOW drum with stand (PW,PWST)
Playing POWWOW : Playing POWWOW
Furthermore we propose :
Sioux drum (SI) of pine-wood, different beaters (SLI) for Native drums, Ceremonial Style Rattle (CERA) , Hoopdrums (HO,HOD) single- or double-sided, Tambourins (TAD) double-sided, Tambourin (TAF) with adjustable leather handle.
SI and SLIs : SI and SLIs    CERA : CERA
TAD and HOD : TAD and HOD    TA and HO : TA and HO

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The mystery of the RAINSTICK (RAI) is captured inside :
countless cactus thorns have been driven into the hollow core of the cactus stem. They form a tightly woven net for tiny pebbles to rain through. The tighter the net, the longer the "rain" falls through to produce a calming and soothing sound effect.

Rainsticks of Bamboo (RAIB), cactus (RAIC) and wood (RAIW) : Rainsticks

The AQUAPHONE (WA.. in three sizes) produces mystical sounds (wale sounds, underwater echoes ...). The water-filled instrument can be played with a bow, with mallets or by hand.

Aquaphone (WAST) with bow (WBOW) : Waterphone with bow

You will be surprised by the sound of the ENERGY CHIMES (EN) when you strike them ! The sound doesn't seem to end. The effect is produced by the way the tubes are attached to the wooden holder with a string.
If you would like to treat yourself to a short trip to the ocean, you should get your hands on our OCEAN DRUM (OD). When the metal balls roll across the drum head, they sound like a roaring ocean.
Further products of this group are :
Bar-Chimes (CHI) of brass, "Floor Tom" (FLO) drum for kids, Guiros (GUI) with scrapers, Maracas rattles (MAK) with wooden handle, rattle (RAZ) with hooves, Panpipes (PAN) with 13-20 tones.

EN, OD, CHI and FLO : EN, OD, CHI and FLO    GUI, MAK and RAZ : GUI, MAK and RAZ    PAN : PAN

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