Contemporanea Chocalho single wood red, 56cm - Pro

Name: Chocalho single wood red, 56cm - Pro
Brand: Contemporanea
SKU: 410690
Price: 85.00 EUR
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EAN : 0174903503255

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Information

Essential Information About the Red Chocalho
• Bright and sharp sound thanks to multiple rows of cymbals, ideal for keeping the tempo.
• Easy to handle: wooden handle held in the center with one hand (simple rocar).
• Essential in samba and batucada for energetic and well-defined rhythmic playing.
• Stage look: red finish easily identifiable in the percussion section.

Chocalho single wood red, 56cm - Pro

85,00 €VAT incl.

0,90 € Ecotax included

Reference price

Historical Context and Positioning in the Range

The chocalho (also called "rocar") is an iconic instrument in samba and batucada ensembles. Its origin, at the crossroads of African and European influences, has made it a staple of collective percussion, where it serves to thicken the groove and reinforce the pulse.

Who This Drum/Instrument Is For

This chocalho is intended for beginners as well as experienced percussionists who play in roda, bloco, or batucada rehearsals. It is particularly suited to samba, pagode, and batucada styles, but also finds its place in contemporary music to add a percussive shimmer.

Features and Innovations

Its design is based on several rows of cymbals distributed along a wooden frame. The central grip (simple rocar) promotes stable and enduring playing, with a back-and-forth motion that regularly activates the cymbals.

Sound

The cymbals generate a spectrum rich in highs, with immediate attack and a strong presence within an ensemble. The wooden frame provides a sense of control and a dry response, which helps maintain clear articulation even at fast tempos, without masking the other instruments in the batucada.

Technical specifications

Instrument size	Medium	Material	wood
Category	handheld	Color	Red
Type	Rocar	Finishing	Glossy

Instrument	chocalho / rocar	Grip	center held with one hand
Usage	samba, batucada	Configuration	simple rocar
Frame	piece of wood

Questions frequently asked

What is the length of the Contemporanea Pro red chocalho?

This single-row chocalho measures 56 cm and features a red wooden frame.

How is this single-row rocar held?

It is held at the center with one hand. This setup encourages a steady back-and-forth motion to activate the rows of jingles.

Is the wooden chocalho suitable for batucada?

Designed for samba and batucada, this model can be used in roda, bloco, or during rehearsals. The jingles provide a strong presence in the upper frequencies within the ensemble.

What sound does this jingle chocalho produce?

The jingles deliver an immediate attack and a bright, high-frequency spectrum. The wooden frame contributes to a dry response and clear articulation, even at fast tempos.