Brazilian Percussion | Drummers World

Cabello Caxixi

Caxixi (ka-she-she) or basket shakers are used with berimbau, for sound effects and as a rhythmic rattle. They are made of wicker filled with seeds. The flat bottom is made of dried gourd. Quality varies and we have found the caxixi hand made by Cabello in Brazil top quality for sound and endurance. Limited in quantity. Made in Brazil. Three sizes available: Small = 7" x 2", Medium = 9" x 3", Large = 12" x 3.25".

Price: from $24.00

Pete Engelhart Reco Reco

The Reco Reco is a Brazilian metal instrument with springs. It is used to play rhythm, effects and colors. Pete Engelhart has designed his Reco Reco with the addition of a cowbell in the body. There are a variety of sounds available and when played creatively this Reco Reco can be very effective in mood production. It is mountable for drum set or as an accessory for percussion. Sound Sample

Price: $125.00

Pearl Mountable Agogo Bells

Very traditional in tuning, these Pearl mountable agogo bells are very popular in Samba groups and as a percussion accessory. Two versions are made, this one and a hand-held model.

Price: ~~$63.99~~$45.00

Pearl Tamborim Stick

This Tamborim Stick by Pearl is an appropriate stick with which to play the tamborim. It features 7 plastic rods.

Price: ~~$27.99~~$21.00

Contemporanea Pandeiro - Pro Model

Located in Sao Paulo, Brazil, Contemporanea is the choice of musicians and samba schools worldwide. They supply the top samba schools in Rio and Sao Paulo. Their instruments capture the authentic sound of samba and bossa nova. Drummers World has been selling their products for over 30 years and recognizes the quality and craftsmanship these instruments provide. All pandeiros (Brazilian tambourines) listed feature 5 sets of jingles, key tunable (tuning key provided), and wood shells. These are limited in quantity. The More Info »

Price: $185.00

Pearl Tamborim with Quick Draw Mount

In traditional Samba bands the Tamborim is normally hand held and pitched extremely high. The Pearl PBT60C Brazilian Tamborim is a great little hand drum with a plastic head. It comes with a Quick-Draw Mount for fast change over from stand mounting to hand grip. This affords the percussionist the optional luxury for drum set players and percussionists to be able to mount the instrument off of a rack or holder thereby giving more freedom to play other instruments. There More Info »

Price: ~~$127.00~~$88.00

Contemporanea Ginga Tamborim

The Contemporanea Ginga Tamborim is made in Brazil and designed for samba and similar styles of playing. It is 6" in diameter and has a plastic skin for durability and high pitched tuning. Reasonably priced and well constructed. Located in Sao Paulo, Brazil, Contemporanea is the choice of musicians and samba schools worldwide. They supply the top samba schools in Rio and Sao Paulo. Their instruments capture the authentic sound of samba and bossa nova.

Price: $47.00

Pearl Hand-Held Agogo Bells

Very traditional in tuning, these Pearl hand-held agogo bells are very popular in Samba groups and as a percussion accessory. Two versions are made, this one and a mountable model.

Price: ~~$54.99~~$42.00

Pearl Cuica

Ideally, a Cuica should be lightweight and very high pitched in sound. The Pearl Cuica is Steel and has these characteristics. It has an 8" goatskin head and a sponge grip for the inner bamboo stick. Samba schools have been very impressed with the results.

Price: ~~$257.99~~$185.00

Pearl 10-inch Steel Repinique

When cranked up, the Repinique will cut through any ensemble. It has plastic heads and a 10-inch diameter steel body. Pearl has designed this model in the colors of Brazil. The rims are designed low for rim shot playing. Strap is included. Pearl 12-inch Steel Repinique is also available.

Price: ~~$391.00~~$234.00

Contemporanea Pandeiro Ginga with Goatskin Head

The Contemporanea Pandeiro Ginga features a 10" Diameter Goatskin Head, a Wood Shell, Five Sets of Silver Jingles, and is Key Tunable (tuning key provided). This alternative to the top of the line models is limited in quantity. The Pandeiro, a type of tambourine, is practically synonymous with Brazilian music. Located in Sao Paulo, Brazil, the Contemporanea brand is the choice of musicians and samba schools worldwide. They supply the top samba schools in Rio and Sao Paulo. Their instruments More Info »

Price: $125.00

Pearl 12-inch Steel Repinique

The Pearl 12-inch Steel Repinique will cut through any ensemble. It features a 12-inch diameter steel body and plastic heads. Pearl has designed this model in the colors of Brazil. The rims are designed low for rim shot playing. Strap is included. Pearl 10-inch Steel Repinique is also available.

Price: ~~$465.00~~$275.00

Pearl Pandeiro

The Pandeiro is the Brazilian equivalent of a tambourine. However, it is played as a drum. Pearl has designed their instrument to be light weight and easy to tune. Two models are available. The 10" comes with a goatskin head. The 12" has a plastic head. A carrying bag and tuning key are included with the drum.

Price: from ~~$239.00~~$165.00

Pearl Timbao

The Pearl Timbao has a plastic head and is made of a light weight fiberglass body which is very durable. The size is 34" high, with a 14" diameter head and 5 tuning lugs. It weighs 19 pounds and a strap is included. In Brazil the Timbao is much like the Conga drum. It is normally played standing and with a shoulder strap. It is tuned to a high pitch.

Price: ~~$549.99~~$395.00

Contemporanea Pandeiro Ginga with Plastic Head

Contemporanea Ginga Pandiero Plastic Head

Price: $115.00

Gon Bops Berimbau Caxixi

Material: All-Natural materials, Sustainable Wild Banana Tree Seeds, Hard Gourd Skin Base. Tone: Provides excellent rhythmic accompaniment and color. Hand-Woven in Brazil this caxixi is used primarily with Berimbau. The combination of the red seeds striking the gourd-skin base, produces a sharp, high-pitched tone, contrasting the softer, deeper pitch when the seeds strike a woven body. The shape of the handle is designed to be easily played in hand when playing the Berimbau, the traditional Brazilian wooden musical bow.

Price: ~~$60.00~~$38.00

Pearl Surdo

The bass drum of Brazilian music is the Surdo. Lightweight and constructed wood shell, these surdos are perfect for traditional Samba. They are tunable and come with 2-ply heads with the outer ply made of synthetic leather to have more low end. Included is a shoulder strap. Legs are optional. Available in 3 sizes: 22",20",18". Surdo Mallet extra. Cases also available.

Price: from ~~$36.00~~$29.00