Fuzeau Brazilian Bell - Agogo Small Model

An Iconic Bell of Afro-Brazilian Rhythms

Of African origin and widely adopted in Brazilian ensembles, the agogo has established itself as an essential rhythmic color in batucada. Its double bell design allows structuring the groove with low/high call-and-response patterns, while providing a brightness that easily cuts through a percussion ensemble. It is also a great gateway to world instruments, both for discovering new sounds and enriching a percussion set.

For Whom and For What Uses?

This agogo is suitable for both beginner percussionists and experienced musicians seeking a simple, effective, and immediately musical instrument. In rehearsals, percussion workshops, batucadas, fanfares, or music classes, it stands out for its quick handling and excellent sound presence. Thanks to its two pitches, it allows playing calls, offbeats, ostinatos, and variations, and to interact with surdos, caixas, and tamborims.

A Natural Playing Style, Between Striking and Clashing

The agogo is held in one hand by the handle: this grip favors control and allows exploiting the spring effect by clashing the bells together, creating a distinct percussive accent. With the other hand, the low or high bell is struck using the wooden beater, facilitating rhythm articulation and attack precision.

Two Bells, Two Registers, More Musicality

The double bell configuration offers an immediate contrast between a low and a high register. This alternation brings clarity to the rhythm and enables typical Brazilian music patterns, while remaining perfectly usable in broader contexts: world music, accompanied body percussion, or modern arrangements.

Painted Metal Construction

Made of painted metal, this agogo delivers a bright timbre, with characteristic sustain and present harmonics. The painted finish contributes to the instrument's visual identity while preserving the essentials: a crisp response to striking and a projected sound suitable for group playing.

Technical specifications

Instrument	agogo (Brazilian bell) double	Bell lengths	30 cm and 13 cm
Configuration	2 bells (low and high)	Beater length	23 cm
Material	painted metal