Contemporanea C-REP02 Repinique Aluminum Pro Series 10" X 30CM

Historical Context and Positioning in the Range

Contemporânea is one of the iconic brands of Brazilian percussion, especially appreciated in the samba world and street ensembles. The repinique, a true "conductor" of the batucada, holds a central place: it announces phrases, guides changes, and carries calls above the group. The C-REP02 follows this tradition with a design made for the field: an instrument ready to withstand the intensity of blocos, while remaining comfortable and efficient in tuning.

Who This Drum/Repinique Is For

The Contemporânea repinique C-REP02 is aimed at motivated beginner percussionists as well as experienced players seeking a reliable instrument for samba, batucada, rodas, and modern percussion ensembles. Its lightness and balance make it comfortable for extended playing, especially when used with a strap, while its power and attack allow it to remain perfectly audible within a dense ensemble.

Features and Innovations

Designed for intensive use, the C-REP02 combines simple and effective choices: a aluminum shell to enhance projection, chrome-plated steel hoops, and robust tension rods to maintain stable tuning. The synthetic heads provide a fast and even response, practical for chaining calls, rimshots, and strong hits without loss of precision. The overall goal is clear: a reliable, direct repinique that tunes quickly and is immediately heard.

Sound

With its polished aluminum shell, the C-REP02 repinique emphasizes a bright and incisive sound, particularly useful for calls and solo phrases that need to "cut through" the surdos and caixas. Aluminum generally offers a sharp attack and marked projection, which helps maintain clarity in a moving bloco or in a very dynamic playing context.

The synthetic heads complement this character by providing a stable tension feel and quick response. The result: a punchy instrument with a clear timbre, capable of remaining precise even when playing becomes powerful and repetitive, typical of long batucada sessions.

Technical specifications

Instrument size	Small	Depth	30 cm
Category	Brazilian	Color	Grey
Type	Repinique	Finishing	Polished
Material	aluminium	Hardware	Chromed
Skin type	Plastic	Diameter	10 "

Height	30 cm	Finish	polished aluminum with chrome hoops
Weight	lightweight for optimal comfort during parades	Ergonomics	designed for comfortable playing with a strap
Shell	polished aluminum for maximum sound projection	Tuning key	included
Hoops	chrome-plated steel	Brand	Contemporânea
Tension rods	6 robust rods for precise tuning	Model	C-REP02
Heads	high-resistance synthetic	Origin	made in Brazil