{"title":"Shekere","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"178\"\u003eShekeres are traditional percussion instruments with a hollow body and an outer net of beads, shells or seeds, creating bright, expressive rhythms when shaken, twisted or struck. Our collection includes natural gourd shekeres, cowrie shell shekeres and durable fibreglass shekeres, each with its own tone, feel and character. Natural gourds may vary slightly in size, shape and finish, making every piece unique. Sometimes searched for as gourd cabasas, these instruments are more accurately known as shekeres due to their bead or shell net construction. Ideal for world music, classroom percussion, acoustic sessions and live performance.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"fibreglass-shekere","title":"Fibreglass Shekere – 20cm","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Fibreglass Shekere is a striking African percussion instrument inspired by the traditional shekere of the Yoruba people of Nigeria. Crafted from a durable fibreglass shell and decorated with beads or cowries, it combines traditional design with modern durability while producing a loud, resonant sound that carries well in both performances and group settings. The large size creates rich rhythmic textures and expressive shaking effects, making it suitable for a wide range of musical styles. Whether you are a professional musician or just beginning your musical journey, this unique instrument offers an unforgettable playing experience and makes a thoughtful gift for anyone passionate about percussion and world music.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"p4\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecifications \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000; font-family: Helvetica; font-size: medium;\"\u003eSize\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000; font-family: Helvetica; font-size: medium;\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e30cm x D20cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000; font-family: Helvetica; font-size: medium;\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eWeight\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000; font-family: Helvetica; font-size: medium;\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e700g\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000; font-family: Helvetica; font-size: medium;\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eCountry of Origin\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000; font-family: Helvetica; font-size: medium;\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eNigeria, Africa\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"middle\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000; font-family: Helvetica; font-size: medium;\"\u003ePitch\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"middle\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000; font-family: Helvetica; font-size: medium;\"\u003eHigh pitch\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"middle\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000; font-family: Helvetica; font-size: medium;\"\u003eDecay time \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"middle\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000; font-family: Helvetica Neue; font-size: large;\"\u003e174ms\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"middle\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000; font-family: Helvetica; font-size: medium;\"\u003eDominant Frequency Range\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"middle\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000; font-family: Helvetica Neue; font-size: large;\"\u003e800hz - 18khz\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"middle\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000; font-family: Helvetica; font-size: medium;\"\u003eFrequency Range\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"middle\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000; font-family: Helvetica Neue; font-size: large;\"\u003e250hz - 18khz\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"middle\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000; font-family: Helvetica; font-size: medium;\"\u003ePeak decibels\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"middle\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000; font-family: Helvetica; font-size: medium;\"\u003e88db\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"middle\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000; font-family: Helvetica; font-size: medium;\"\u003eRMS decibels\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"middle\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000; font-family: Helvetica; font-size: medium;\"\u003e75db\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"middle\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000; font-family: Helvetica; font-size: medium;\"\u003eLoudness Rating\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"middle\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000; font-family: Helvetica; font-size: medium;\"\u003eLevel 8\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"middle\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000; font-family: Helvetica; font-size: medium;\"\u003eDifficulty Rating\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"middle\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000; font-family: Helvetica; font-size: medium;\"\u003e2\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"middle\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000; font-family: Helvetica; font-size: medium;\"\u003eAttack\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"middle\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000; font-family: Helvetica Neue; font-size: large;\"\u003e125ms\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"middle\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000; font-family: Helvetica; font-size: medium;\"\u003eTimbre Tone Colour\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"middle\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000; font-family: Helvetica; font-size: medium;\"\u003eBright, sharp, resonant, sustaining, crisp, articulate, loud, penetrating\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"middle\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000; font-family: Helvetica; font-size: medium;\"\u003eDynamic Range\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"middle\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000; font-family: Helvetica; font-size: medium;\"\u003eHigh \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"middle\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000; font-family: Helvetica; font-size: medium;\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eSafety Warning\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"middle\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000; font-family: Helvetica; font-size: medium;\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eContains small parts. Not suitable for children without adult supervision.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow to tune the instrument for the best sound?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe instrument can be fastened to be looser or tighter depending on your preference. If it is tight, the instrument will be quieter when shaken, as the beads don't travel as far to hit the base. If it is looser, it will become louder. The tension affects the tonal quality, but not the resonance.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs the beaded net attached or do I need to attach it?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe instrument comes fully assembled with the netted beads attached.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs the fibreglass shekere suitable for beginners?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you're new to percussion, the fibreglass shekere may feel heavy and challenging to hold, which could make playing more difficult. Beginners should consider a lighter instrument for easier handling, allowing them to focus on developing rhythm and technique.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShould the instrument be played upside down?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe instrument can be played both upside down or upright. Different playing styles produce unique sounds, so feel free to experiment with both techniques.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Carved Culture","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40263961575498,"sku":"ASH015","price":75.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0050\/8644\/5642\/files\/fibreglass-shekere-studio.webp?v=1777368965"},{"product_id":"cowrie-shekere","title":"Cowrie Shekere – 5cm","description":"\u003cp\u003eYou will receive one Kenyan Cowrie Calabash Shaker, a handcrafted percussion instrument made in Kenya from natural gourd and decorated with real cowrie shells. Each piece measures approximately 15–18cm and is individually made, giving it a unique and eye catching appearance. Designed for musicians, percussionists, and sound therapists, it produces a natural shaker sound that reflects traditional African craftsmanship. Combining cultural heritage with functional design, this unusual instrument is both visually striking and enjoyable to play.\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 99.99472%; height: 572.702177px;\" class=\"t1\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 35.569851px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 27.514017%; height: 35.569851px;\" class=\"td1\" valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eSize\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 71.859791%; height: 35.569851px;\" class=\"td1\" valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eH15cm x D5cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 35.569851px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 27.514017%; height: 35.569851px;\" class=\"td1\" valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eWeight\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 71.859791%; height: 35.569851px;\" class=\"td1\" valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e100g\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 35.569851px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 27.514017%; height: 35.569851px;\" class=\"td1\" valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eCountry Origin\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 71.859791%; height: 35.569851px;\" class=\"td1\" valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eKenya\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 35.569851px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 27.514017%; height: 35.569851px;\" class=\"td1\" valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003ePitch\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 71.859791%; height: 35.569851px;\" class=\"td1\" valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eHigh pitch\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 35.569851px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 27.514017%; height: 35.569851px;\" class=\"td1\" valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eDecay time\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 71.859791%; height: 35.569851px;\" class=\"td1\" valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e346ms\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 55.147057px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 27.514017%; height: 55.147057px;\" class=\"td1\" valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eDominant Frequency Range\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 71.859791%; height: 55.147057px;\" class=\"td1\" valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e2khz-10khz\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 35.569851px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 27.514017%; height: 35.569851px;\" class=\"td1\" valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eFrequency Range\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 71.859791%; height: 35.569851px;\" class=\"td1\" valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e200hz-18khz\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 35.569851px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 27.514017%; height: 35.569851px;\" class=\"td1\" valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003ePeak decibels\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 71.859791%; height: 35.569851px;\" class=\"td1\" valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e79db\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 35.569851px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 27.514017%; height: 35.569851px;\" class=\"td1\" valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eRMS decibels\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 71.859791%; height: 35.569851px;\" class=\"td1\" valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e66db\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 35.569851px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 27.514017%; height: 35.569851px;\" class=\"td1\" valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eLoudness Rating\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 71.859791%; height: 35.569851px;\" class=\"td1\" valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eMedium volume\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 35.569851px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 27.514017%; height: 35.569851px;\" class=\"td1\" valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eDifficulty Rating\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 71.859791%; height: 35.569851px;\" class=\"td1\" valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eEasy\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 35.569851px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 27.514017%; height: 35.569851px;\" class=\"td1\" valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eAttack\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 71.859791%; height: 35.569851px;\" class=\"td1\" valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e85ms\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 35.569851px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 27.514017%; height: 35.569851px;\" class=\"td1\" valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eTimbre Tone Colour\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 71.859791%; height: 35.569851px;\" class=\"td1\" valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBright and earthy.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 35.569851px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 27.514017%; height: 35.569851px;\" class=\"td1\" valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eDynamic Range\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 71.859791%; height: 35.569851px;\" class=\"td1\" valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eHigh dynamic range\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 55.147057px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 27.514017%; height: 55.147057px;\" class=\"td1\" valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eSafety Warning\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 71.859791%; height: 55.147057px;\" class=\"td1\" valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eContains small parts. Not suitable for children without adult supervision.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions \u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch5 data-end=\"113\" data-start=\"57\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"111\" data-start=\"61\"\u003eIs the Cowrie Calabash suitable for beginners?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-end=\"194\" data-start=\"114\"\u003eYes, it can be used easily as a traditional rattle, making it beginner-friendly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5 data-end=\"243\" data-start=\"201\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"241\" data-start=\"205\"\u003eHow to play the Cowrie Calabash?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-end=\"369\" data-start=\"244\"\u003eHold the calabash by its handle or base and shake it rhythmically to produce a natural rattling sound from the cowrie shells.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5 data-end=\"423\" data-start=\"376\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"421\" data-start=\"380\"\u003eWhat is the Cowrie Calabash used for?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-end=\"512\" data-start=\"424\"\u003eCommonly used in African music, rhythm practice, dance accompaniment, and sound therapy.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Carved Culture","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41562210926666,"sku":"AFSH002","price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0050\/8644\/5642\/files\/cowrie-calabash-in-hand-studio.webp?v=1777370371"},{"product_id":"gourd-shekere-4cm","title":"Gourd Shekere – 8cm","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe compact handmade gourd shekere from Ghana features a natural dried gourd body with an outer beaded net that moves against the surface to create a crisp, textured rhythm. 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height: 37.333332px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000; font-family: Helvetica; font-size: medium;\"\u003eDynamic Range\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"middle\" style=\"width: 49.284663%; height: 37.333332px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000; font-family: Helvetica; font-size: medium;\"\u003eLow\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 49.3621%;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000; font-family: Helvetica; font-size: medium;\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eSafety Warning\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 49.2847%;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000; font-family: Helvetica; font-size: medium;\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eContains small parts. Not suitable for children without adult supervision.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFrequently Asked Questions \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eCan the netting be adjusted?\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eYes, the netting can be loosened or tightened if needed, though we recommend adjusting it gently and only if necessary, as it's pre-set for optimal sound and durability.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eWhat is the hole in the gourd for?\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eThe hole is an intentional design feature that enhances the cabassa's resonance and tone. It's not damage—it's part of how the instrument creates a deeper, more vibrant sound.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eHow do I play the Gourd Cabassa Shaker?\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eHold it by the handle and gently shake or rotate it to create crisp rattling sounds. You can experiment with different speeds or hand techniques for varied sound textures—great for both beginners and experienced percussionists.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Carved Culture","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43630767833162,"sku":"ASH058","price":20.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0050\/8644\/5642\/files\/small-gourd-cabasa-shaker-studio.jpg?v=1776947314"}],"url":"https:\/\/www.carvedculture.co.uk\/en-no\/collections\/shekere.oembed","provider":"Carved Culture","version":"1.0","type":"link"}