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Schlagwerk Percussion is expanding its innovative, high-quality, yet at the same time practical, range of wooden percussion instruments with the Cajonito.
The Cajonito is a percussion instrument that is easy to handle and can be universally used. It is mainly played in a seated position with the the instrument clamped between the legs.
So that the Cajonito holds better, its sides are covered with an anti-slip coating.
In a second playing variation, the Cajonito is placed securely on the thighs. A muffling pad is included with delivery. This is placed between the thighs and the Cajonito to prevent unwanted slipping of the instrument.
A third playing technique is to clamp the Cajonito under one arm.
Hint: While doing this, you can also create an interesting wah-wah-effect with the sound hole.
Because of its compact size, this instrument can also be quickly placed in a percussion setup on a Conga etc.

Muffling Pad
The muffling pad inside the Cajonito has two functions.
a) It helps to create a more powerful sound and to minimise unwanted vibrating of the opposite playing surface and
b) it guarantees that the Cajonito rests securely on your legs/thighs while being played. To do this, the pad is placed between the legs and the instrument.

If the Cajonito is turned around, in order to change between snare and Quinto sounds, the pad automatically falls on the underlying, unused playing surface.

Size: 29.5 x 21 x 15 cm.

Sound example

The MEINL Ibo Holder securely supports most common ibo or udu drums in a comfortable position while enabling you to play the ibo with both hands, or with one hand free for other instruments.

Made of black powder coated steel with a foam padded base, and includes an Allen key.

The MEINL Ibo or Udu Drums perfectly combine tradition with modern innovation. “Ibo” is the Nigerian name for “pottery” where these unique drums originate. They all have a wide spectrum of sounds, are easy to play and offer many great features.

The ceramic body of this Ibo Drum causes a slight enhancement of the higher frequencies, with fat and powerful bass tones.

It features a built in microphone hole and foam padded base.

Diameter: 30 cm, Height: 39 cm.

The MEINL Ibo or Udu Drums perfectly combine tradition with modern innovation. “Ibo” is the Nigerian name for “pottery” where these unique drums originate. They all have a wide spectrum of sounds, are easy to play and offer many great features.

The MEINL Fiberglass Tri Sound Ibo Drum has a wide variety of different sounds, with an additional rawhide playing surface and an extra thin bottom for enhanced sound, and the fiberglass body makes it nearly unbreakable.

They feature a built in microphone hole and foam padded base.

Diameter: 27 cm, Height: 36 cm.

The MEINL Ibo or Udu Drums perfectly combine tradition with modern innovation. “Ibo” is the Nigerian name for “pottery” where these unique drums originate. They all have a wide spectrum of sounds, are easy to play and offer many great features.

The MEINL Fiberglass Tri Sound Ibo Drum has a wide variety of different sounds, with an additional rawhide playing surface and an extra thin bottom for enhanced sound, and the fiberglass body makes it nearly unbreakable.

They feature a built in microphone hole and foam padded base.

Diameter: 27 cm, Height: 36 cm.

The MEINL Loop Shaker has a crackling bright sound with many dynamics, and is easy to control.

It is very responsive to hand pressure and movement, giving it a soft or loud voice as needed.

The MEINL Loop Shaker has applications in practically any musical setting.

Diameter: 4 cm, Length: 6.5 cm.

This Bullroarer is decorated with carvings and made in Bali.

To use a bullroarer, spin it around it's own axis, holding the end of the string in a big circle above your head. If done correctly the bullroarer will produce an eerie whirring sound that carries well in the barren landscape of Australia. It's said that bullroarers were used in secret Aboriginal ceremonies. Other people believe bullroarers were used as the Aboriginal 'bush telephone', to communicate over long distances (as in Crocodile Dundee!).

Bullroarers are known also to be used by other indigenous peoples such as the Native Americans and the Maoris of New Zealand.

Length: 46 cm, Width: 5 cm.

This Bullroarer is decorated with dot painting and made in Bali.

To use a bullroarer, spin it around it's own axis, holding the end of the string in a big circle above your head. If done correctly the bullroarer will produce an eerie whirring sound that carries well in the barren landscape of Australia. It's said that bullroarers were used in secret Aboriginal ceremonies. Other people believe bullroarers were used as the Aboriginal 'bush telephone', to communicate over long distances (as in Crocodile Dundee!).

Bullroarers are known also to be used by other indigenous peoples such as the Native Americans and the Maoris of New Zealand.

Length: 33 cm, Width: 8 cm.

This Bullroarer is made by Aborigines in Australia and decorated with "Bush Tucker" symbols.

To use a bullroarer, spin it around it's own axis, holding the end of the string in a big circle above your head. If done correctly the bullroarer will produce an eerie whirring sound that carries well in the barren landscape of Australia. It's said that bullroarers were used in secret Aboriginal ceremonies. Other people believe bullroarers were used as the Aboriginal 'bush telephone', to communicate over long distances (as in Crocodile Dundee!).

Bullroarers are known also to be used by other indigenous peoples such as the Native Americans and the Maoris of New Zealand.

Length: 30 cm, Width: 5 cm.

A novel and fun instrument constructed in sustainable Sono wood with hide skin.

The attached handle is pulled taught and tweaked to create an authentic sounding frog call or swung vigorously around the handle.

Colourful dot painted design varies.

Size:  3.5cm x 12cm

These fantastic prayer drums are constructed from hide skins over a sustainable sono wood frame and handle.
These drums have a large playing surface making a crisp, resonant sound when struck by the wooden beads attached.
The skins are decorated with striking Celtic designs inspired by the classic Irish bodhran.

Size:  9cm x 2cm x 23cm.

The Kokiriko or Binsasara is a wonderful percussion instrument hand crafted from sustainable sono wood.

The multiple plates are bound with high quality rope and slap together when played to create a crisp, cascading sound like dominoes falling.

The Kokiriko originated in Japan as a sound effect instrument used in dance. It produces a rattling effect which can be an almost silent rustling to an extremely loud chatter.

Size: 46cm x 5cm x 10cm.

An aluminium shaky egg from Brazil.

Produces a nicely smooth sound.

Length: 6 cm.

A very versatile shaker that makes a variety of sounds depending on how you hold or shake it.

Made of wood with membrane heads.

Diameter: 4.5 cm.

Sold singly. Colours vary.

A quality Agogo made in Rosewood, with scraper/beater.

Overall Length: 27 cm.

A pair of very loud metal maracas filled with ball bearings. Made in India.

Excellent value!

Length: 22 cm, Diameter: 10 cm.