Castanets with Handle-Ebony-67 MM

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Quick Overview

What?

Is a pair of concave handmade wooden shells joined to a wooden handle. It is an adaptation of the classical finder castanets, using a handle to shake instead of the finger to tap. They are held in the hand and used to produce clicks for rhythmic accents or a ripping or rattling sound consisting of a rapid series of clicks

Story

This instrument came from ancient finger cymbals. The castanets are widely regarded as Spanish instrument which is used by Singer and Dances to supplement their act. Although, the practice of clicking hand-held sticks together to accompany dancing is ancient, and was practised by both the Greeks and the Egyptians. Casternets have been used since the Moorish, Ottoman, ancient Roman, Italian, Spanish, Sephardic, and Portuguese music.

Why So Great?

  • Similar to classical Castanets, only easier to play
  • Great for kids play and learn castanets
  • Great wooden click sound
  • Produce a rattling sound consisting of a rapid series of clicks
  • Beautifully hand crafted wooden instrument

Details

Features

  • Handmade quality wooden instrument 
  • Produce a rattling sound consisting of a rapid series of clicks
  • Easy to play with handle

Options

  • Handle : With Handle, Without Handle
  • Wood : Ebony, Padouk, White Wood
  • Sizes : 42mm, 54mm, 60mm, 67mm, 71mm

Playing Technique

In practice a player usually uses two pairs of castanets. One pair is held in each hand, with the string hooked over the thumb and the castanets resting on the palm with the fingers bent over to support the other side. Each pair will make a sound of a slightly different pitch.

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