Afuche
Etymology and Alternative Spellings
Port. Afuche
Construction
A Serrated Brazilian rattle. Metallic cabasas are generally referred to as afuche. [1]
History
The cabasa is thought to have originated in Africa. [2]
Sticks, Mallets, Beaters
Technique
The instrument is shaken or the hand rests on the net while the other hand twists the instrument back and forth in a 180 degree motion.
Grips
Stroke Style/Type
Manufacturers
Retailers
Steve Weiss Music <http://www.steveweissmusic.com/category/s?keyword=afuche>
Percussion Source <http://www.percussionsource.com/search?searchterm=afuche>
Lone Star Percussion <http://www.lonestarpercussion.com/Categories/?search=afuche>
See Also
References