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DEAL | Zabumba aluminium 18''x20cm
€119.00*
€144.00*
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18'' aluminium zabumba for authentic Forró and a north-east-Brazilian dance night outThe zabumba is the heartbeat of any Forró-, Baião-, Xote- or Xaxado ensemble. Just like the surdo in Samba it plays the base and provides the pulse with its pushy rhythms and makes you wanting to jump up and dance with its syncopated beats. The playing technique is a little different: the upper head - which is fitted with a nylon head for a stronger attack - is played with a short, padded mallet, whilst the resonance head is played with a thin whip creating the typical contrast with contra rhythms. A good zabumba player knows how to make you dance even if you are not much of dancer. Always on his side - the triangle, the accordion and a singer. An 18'' zabumba is a great medium size and offers plenty of possibilities within an ensemble.Izzo produces well-made, solid and high-quality instruments at fair and affordable prices.What are you waiting for - grab your dance shoes or your za-bum-ba!
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DEAL | Timbal aluminium 14''x80cm
€149.00*
€199.00*
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Timbal 14‘’ x 80 cm - aluminium with 16 tension rods - crisp street timbal sound in a compact intermediate sizeThe perfect intermediate size between the 90cm standard timbal and the short 70cm timbal.This 80cm timbal is the ideal size for you if you are looking for a compact timbal without having to compromise on sound. The diameter is 14‘’, the same as the taller 90cm timbals, only the shell is slightly shorter. In contrast to wooden timbals, aluminium always sounds a little sharper and punchier. Timbals with 16 tension rods can be tuned really high, the high number of hooks distribute the forces evenly across the shell. Rich and crisp slaps, powerful open tones and full basses characterise this compact instrument. With an aluminium shell, you don't have to worry about rainy weather, even during a carnival parade.Many Axé pop bands as well as traditional blocos have been following the trend of tuning timbals extremely high for years now. More tension hooks transfer the high forces generated when pitching the instrument very high to the shell. This invention paved the way for this trend: The shell is built for extremely high tunings that could not be reached with a more traditional timbal.More material (tension hooks, reinforcing elements) naturally also adds weight, but at 80cm you save a few grams thanks to the shorter shell.Crisp, high sound, robust and stylish to play in a variety of styles.
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DEAL | Surdo Axé 20''x40cm
€198.00*
€225.01*
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Surdo Axé 20‘’ x 40 cm - nylon heads on both sides for fat beats!20'' surdo with short shell and crisp bass! This surdo axé with 40cm aluminium shell from Timbra is a short and light surdo made of medium- thickness aluminium with a powerful sound. Timbra is a show brand that builds Samba instruments for both stage performances and blocos, combining sturdy components, well designed hardware and a powerful sound. This model was specially developed for Kalango as it is a lighter version of the stage model with less hardware. It is perfect for use in blocos. Strong sound and solid construction, good and sturdy head supports on the shell rims and classic hardware with a fairly light weight.The short shell has its origins in Bahia, where surdos are traditionally used for dancing a lot of choreographies and where they are even played high above the head. A shorter shell saves weight and is easier to handle. The short shell also means that the sustain is shorter (= dry sound), which is exactly what you should be looking for in Bahia styles.
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DEAL | Rebolo cónico 11''x55cm Linha Brasil
€154.80
€187.60
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Rebolo 11'' x 55 cm, conical with hide head - Linha Brasil - GopeA rebolo is the heart and soul of every Pagode ensemble. The small bass drum is often played together with the even lower tuned and larger tan tan. You can actually use a rebolo for everything. From jam sessions to professional Samba de Mesa performances - authentic Brazilian style rebolo with natural skin and warm bass. Natural skins are particularly popular in Brazil; they require a little more technical skills than the soft korino skins, but sound all the more authentic.The Linha Brazil color line is a tribute to the 2014 World Cup held in Brazil. Gope incorporated this vibrant design into their instrument range to celebrate the spirit and culture of the event.
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DEAL | Agogo Duplo Selfie red
€33.40
€39.00
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Agogo Duplo Selfie red with stick - classic 2-bell agogo from GopeThe bells are comfortable to hold and can be muffled easily if you want to play softer tones. They can be pressed together to produce the characteristic click sound with little effort. Each bell also has 2 small muffling stickers on the inside to prevent lingering reverberation and unwanted overtones. Good-sounding agogô with a nice interval.A stick is included.Good to know:In Brazil, it is not common to tune agogos to certain tones or the same pitch; dissonance and individuality are quite normal and actually favoured. This means that each instrument can sound slightly different, even if it is the same model.
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DEAL | Alfaia 18''
€198.00*
€238.00*
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Alfaia - bombo de Maracatu: pure, simple design, hide heads on aluminium rings for easy mount and head exchange Strong, laminated tension hoops hold the hide heads on the wood shell of the bombo which is also made of laminated wood. The shells are unpainted but treated with clear varnish, the simple design leaves all the attention to the craft work and the wood-optic. The alfaias are very light! Good quality, stable nylon ropes are used for the tuning system. Another pro for this series is the hide heads on aluminium rims. Other than hide heads on wood rims, these won't twist out of shape as much and make every head changing quick and easy.