{"product_id":"gourd-shekere-4cm","title":"Gourd Shekere – 8cm","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"165\" data-end=\"462\"\u003eA compact handmade gourd shekere crafted in Ghana with an outer beaded net that moves against the dried gourd body to create a crisp, textured rhythm. Lightweight and expressive, it is ideal for world music, classroom percussion, acoustic sessions and adding subtle rhythmic colour to performance. Each shekere is handmade from natural gourd, so the colour, shape, beadwork and finish may vary slightly. This makes every instrument unique.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeatures\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"621\" data-end=\"823\"\u003eHandmade in Ghana\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"621\" data-end=\"823\"\u003eNatural dried gourd body\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"621\" data-end=\"823\"\u003eOuter beaded net for bright rhythmic texture\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"621\" data-end=\"823\"\u003eCompact, lightweight and easy to play\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"621\" data-end=\"823\"\u003eIdeal for musicians, schools, workshops and percussion collections\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight \u0026amp; dimensions \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eSize: H15-25cm x D8cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eWeight: 40g\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"p4\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecifications \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eProduct Type: Musical instrument\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eColour: Multicoloured\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eMaterial: Gourd and beads\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eNumber of shakers included: 1\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003ePattern: Striped\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eTheme: Music percussion\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSafety Warning: This product may contain small parts that pose a choking hazard, may have sharp edges, or may be heavy and fragile. It is not intended for use by children without adult supervision. Use with care to avoid injury. Handle and maintain the product responsibly to ensure safety. Buyers are responsible for ensuring safe use and care of the product. This is a general guide and it is not a substitute for proper supervision.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eCountry of Origin: Ghana, Africa\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTechnical Details\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\" style=\"width: 99.941031%; height: 490.666652px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 37.333332px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"middle\" style=\"width: 49.362096%; height: 37.333332px;\"\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\" style=\"width: 49.284663%; height: 37.333332px;\"\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 style=\"height: 37.333332px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"middle\" style=\"width: 49.362096%; height: 37.333332px;\"\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\" style=\"width: 49.284663%; height: 37.333332px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000; font-family: Helvetica; font-size: medium;\"\u003e31ms\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 40px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"middle\" style=\"width: 49.362096%; height: 40px;\"\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\" style=\"width: 49.284663%; height: 40px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000; font-family: Helvetica Neue; font-size: large;\"\u003e1.7khz - 14.3khz \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 40px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"middle\" style=\"width: 49.362096%; height: 40px;\"\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\" style=\"width: 49.284663%; height: 40px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000; font-family: Helvetica Neue; font-size: large;\"\u003e260hz - 20khz\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 37.333332px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"middle\" style=\"width: 49.362096%; height: 37.333332px;\"\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\" style=\"width: 49.284663%; height: 37.333332px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000; font-family: Helvetica; font-size: medium;\"\u003e84db\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 37.333332px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"middle\" style=\"width: 49.362096%; height: 37.333332px;\"\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\" style=\"width: 49.284663%; height: 37.333332px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000; font-family: Helvetica; font-size: medium;\"\u003e70db\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 37.333332px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"middle\" style=\"width: 49.362096%; height: 37.333332px;\"\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\" style=\"width: 49.284663%; height: 37.333332px;\"\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 style=\"height: 37.333332px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"middle\" style=\"width: 49.362096%; height: 37.333332px;\"\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\" style=\"width: 49.284663%; height: 37.333332px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000; font-family: Helvetica; font-size: medium;\"\u003e1\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 37.333332px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"middle\" style=\"width: 49.362096%; height: 37.333332px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000; font-family: Helvetica; font-size: medium;\"\u003eWhat’s included\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;\"\u003eCabassa Shaker\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 37.333332px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"middle\" style=\"width: 49.362096%; height: 37.333332px;\"\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\" style=\"width: 49.284663%; height: 37.333332px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000; font-family: Helvetica; font-size: medium;\"\u003e76ms\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 37.333332px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"middle\" style=\"width: 49.362096%; height: 37.333332px;\"\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\" style=\"width: 49.284663%; height: 37.333332px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000; font-family: Helvetica; font-size: medium;\"\u003eEarthy, crisp and percussive\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 37.333332px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"middle\" style=\"width: 49.362096%; 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\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions \u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch5 data-start=\"311\" data-end=\"345\"\u003eCan the netting be adjusted?\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"347\" data-end=\"516\" 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 data-start=\"523\" data-end=\"563\"\u003eWhat is the hole in the gourd for?\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"565\" data-end=\"740\" 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 data-start=\"747\" data-end=\"792\"\u003eHow do I play the Gourd Cabassa Shaker?\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"794\" data-end=\"1031\" 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\/products\/gourd-shekere-4cm","provider":"Carved Culture","version":"1.0","type":"link"}