DISC WHD Cuica 6 inch x 18cm

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Key Features

  • Polished Aluminium Shell
  • 6 Tuning Lugs
  • Quality Goat Skin Head with Stick
  • Twin Rim for accurate Tuning
  • Great Value

DISC WHD Cuica 6 inch x 18cm Overview

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A great quality 6" Brazilian Cuica Friction Drum. Made of lightweight polished aluminium, this great sounding Cuica has a high quality Goat skin head with accessible bamboo stick, a contoured body, and twin aluminium rims with 6 tuning lugs. Perfect for use in Samba ensembles, this Cuica Snare Drum offers a high quality Samba instrument at a break through price.

Product Ref: 47753

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The Cuica is a type of Brazilian friction drum used primarily in Samba ensembles, where it has the role of a lead instrument. The stick is rubbed with a damp cloth, changing the tension on the drum head, producing a high pitched sound with different pitches and timbres. This WHD Cuica is constructed of lightweight aluminium with a polished finish, with a twin aluminium rim, 6 tuning lugs, Goat Skin Head and bamboo stick. With a bright sound and a large pitch range, this great quality drum will fit perfectly in any Samba band.


Specifications:

  • Head Diameter: 6"
  • Drum Depth: 18cm
  • Tuning Lugs: 6
  • Material: Polished Aluminium
  • Drum Head: Goat Skin
  • Stick MAterial: Bamboo


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