Cabasa Instrument

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Experience the warm, gentle sounds of Africa with this range of cabasas!

Fall in love with this cabasa, a superb musical instrument

With a rattlesnake-like sound when played, the cabasa is quick and easy to pick up. This range of instruments comes in four different sizes, from 2.36 to 5 in (6 to 13 cm) in diameter, so you can choose the one that best matches the sound you’re after. Made from solid wood and metal, this quality instrument is your go-to companion for adding texture to Latin jazz, bossa nova, or samba. Originally from West Africa, the cabasa invites you on a one-of-a-kind sound journey thanks to its chain of steel beads wrapped around a textured cylinder. Lightweight and easy to handle, it’s great for beginners and seasoned percussionists alike, with a wide palette of sound effects. Its sturdy build also ensures long-lasting, reliable performance. Add one of these cabasas to your cart now.

Technical characteristics of the cabasa-type instrument

• Instrument family: percussion – idiophone
  
• Head diameter: 2.36, 3.35, 4.35, or 5 in (6, 8.5, 11, or 13 cm)
• Length: 7.28 in (18.5 cm)
• Materials: solid wood and steel beads
  

For a different look with reddish wood tones, our store recommends the percussion cabasa. It will pair beautifully with other instruments of the same type. Or take a look at all our other cabasas to make sure you choose the right model.