{"product_id":"contemporanea-c-ber01-berimbau-naturel-petit-130cm-222383","title":"C-BER01 - BERIMBAU NATURAL SMALL 130CM","description":"\u003ch3\u003eHistorical Context and Positioning in the Range\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe berimbau is one of the strongest symbols of capoeira culture. Descended from musical bows found in various Afro-descendant traditions, it has established itself over time as the central instrument structuring the energy of the roda: it sets the tempo, suggests intention, and directly influences how capoeiristas move and respond to each other.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis 130 cm model fits within the most classic approach to the berimbau: a standard-sized instrument designed to replicate the traditional gesture (standing position, gourd at the belly, modulation by moving closer and farther). It is a coherent solution for those seeking a berimbau dedicated to regular practice, both in classes and in circles.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWho This Drum\/Berimbau Is For\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis berimbau is suitable both for \u003cstrong\u003ebeginners\u003c\/strong\u003e who want to acquire the correct holding and striking reflexes, and for \u003cstrong\u003eintermediate\u003c\/strong\u003e players looking for an easy-to-handle instrument to work on rhythm stability. It will also suit more \u003cstrong\u003eadvanced\u003c\/strong\u003e capoeiristas who want a traditional-sized berimbau for training, roda animation, or song accompaniment.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eNaturally oriented towards capoeira, it also finds its place in \u003cstrong\u003eworld percussion\u003c\/strong\u003e, rhythm workshops, and more creative contexts (textures, drones, ostinatos) whenever an organic sound signature is sought, both percussive and melodic.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFeatures and Innovations\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eBerimbau playing relies on a simple and very expressive mechanism: held upright, the instrument is positioned with the gourd at belly level, and the hand holding the bow continuously controls resonance through a forward and backward movement. Bringing the gourd closer to the body concentrates the sound and increases presence\u0026#59; moving it away opens the sound, making it airier and allowing the attack to breathe.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe string is set into vibration by a \u003cstrong\u003ethin hard wood stick\u003c\/strong\u003e, allowing precise and rapid striking. The included \u003cstrong\u003ecaxixi\u003c\/strong\u003e adds an extra grain, a slight rhythmic rustle that enriches the sound and helps stabilize the pulse. The whole emphasizes the essentials: a traditional instrument, playable immediately, designed to work on correct gesture and regularity.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSound\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe timbre of the berimbau arises from the balance between the stick's attack on the string and the projection of the gourd. The result is a \u003cstrong\u003edry and sharp\u003c\/strong\u003e impact sound, followed by a short to medium resonance that can be strongly modified by the gourd's position. This modulation is at the heart of the instrument's identity: it allows shifting from a more \"closed,\" focused, and percussive sound to a more \"open,\" fuller, and more resonant response.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe approximately 130 cm size promotes stable holding and clear attack articulation, which is particularly useful to highlight the berimbau's role within a capoeira ensemble (with percussion and voices). Played with the caxixi, the sound gains texture and rhythmic precision: the rustling blends with the string's impact and creates a sensation of continuous movement, very effective for establishing the pulse.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn practice, playing dynamics (soft or strong) and consistency of strikes account for much of the result. By working on the stick angle, regularity, and gourd-to-body distance, one obtains a surprisingly wide sound palette, capable of being both discreet for accompaniment or very present to lead the roda.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eTechnical specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:2rem\"\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"flex:1 1 300px;width:100%\"\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd style=\"text-align:left\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInstrument size\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd style=\"text-align:left\"\u003eSmall\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd style=\"text-align:left\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCategory\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd style=\"text-align:left\"\u003eBrazilian\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"flex:1 1 300px;width:100%\"\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd style=\"text-align:left\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd style=\"text-align:left\"\u003enatural gourd\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd style=\"text-align:left\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAccessories included\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd style=\"text-align:left\"\u003eSticks\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:2rem\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex:1 1 300px\"\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width:100%\"\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd style=\"text-align:left\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInstrument\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd style=\"text-align:left\"\u003eberimbau (traditional musical bow)\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd style=\"text-align:left\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePractice\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd style=\"text-align:left\"\u003ecapoeira, world percussion, rhythmic accompaniment\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd style=\"text-align:left\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlaying position\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd style=\"text-align:left\"\u003estanding, gourd at belly level\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd style=\"text-align:left\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePrinciple\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd style=\"text-align:left\"\u003estriking the string with a thin stick + modulation by gourd movement\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex:1 1 300px\"\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width:100%\"\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd style=\"text-align:left\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHeight\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd style=\"text-align:left\"\u003e130 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Contemporanea","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54358332604691,"sku":"222383","price":105.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0984\/0872\/6803\/files\/c2fd84166e136a4eb708ab1e3f17fcfc012d0475_CONTEMPORANEA_C_BER01.jpg?v=1787336721","url":"https:\/\/woodbrass.shop\/products\/contemporanea-c-ber01-berimbau-natural-small-130cm-222383","provider":"Woodbrass.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}