Maracatu sticks set
€15.00*
Make your alfaia rumble! Hardwood sticks for Maracatu on hide headsA set of authentic Maracatu sticks typically has one thicker and one thinner stick: the baqueta and the bacalhão (lit. codfish).- both sticks are slightly curved to an anatomical and comfy to hold shape- slightly roughened, strong hard wood produces the typical attack on the alfaiaPlease note:The sticks are not produced industrially but are handmade by a small workshop. The colour of the wood might be different from our product photo and the finish of the sticks is roughened and haptical.
Surdo alfaia stick small head
€7.00*
Hardwood stick for Maracatu on natural skinsExcellent maracatu stick that can be used as a baqueta or as a bacalhão, depending on your taste.Good weight and well weighted balanceStable hardwoodLies well in the handIdeal sound on natural skinswell suited as a surdo beater for terceira voices on hide headsnot suitable for nylon and korino skins!
Surdo alfaia stick large head
€7.00*
Hardwood stick for Maracatu on natural skins - large headTraditional Maracatu stick, a powerful stick for strong accents as a baqueta.Good weight and well weighted balanceSturdy hardwoodLies well in the handIdeal sound on natural skinsalso well suited as a surdo stick for marcação voices on hide heads (surdo 1+2)not suitable for nylon and korino skins!
To play the alfaia, traditionally 2 differently sized, hard and unpadded sticks are used. The thicker one is called baqueta, the thinner one is known as the bacalhao.