Fuzeau Cabassa

An Essential Percussion for Afro-Latin Grooves

Known as the cabasa or afuche cabasa, this metal percussion instrument has become a classic for adding an immediately recognizable rhythmic texture. Its "scraping" and precise timbre blends well with Latin music patterns as well as jazz accompaniments, adding a texture that naturally complements shakers, claves, and other small percussion instruments.

For Musical Awakening, Percussion Class, or Ensemble

Accessible from 5 years old, this cabasa is perfect for musical awakening and early rhythm exploration. In workshops, it helps work on regularity, dynamics, and accent articulation. In groups, it integrates easily into a percussion ensemble to reinforce the groove without taking up too much space in the mix, while remaining expressive.

Simple Handling, Varied Playing Possibilities

Authentic Sound Thanks to Steel and Notched Cylinder

The principle is as simple as it is effective: the steel beads rub against the notched cylinder to produce a rich, bright, and detailed sound. By modulating hand pressure and movement speed, you can achieve sharper attacks, longer rolls, or more subtle effects to accompany a tempo without overloading it.

Rubbing, Rotating, Accentuating: A True Rhythmic Palette

The cabasa is played by rubbing (back and forth) or rotating, allowing easy variation of patterns: continuous pulse, off-beats, accents, crescendos, and breaks. It's an excellent instrument for developing coordination and precision while maintaining a natural gesture. The varnished wooden handle ensures a comfortable and stable grip, even during extended sessions.

Solid Construction and Natural Wood Stand

Made with quality materials (wood and metal), this cabasa focuses on durability. Its natural wood stand allows it to be neatly placed between exercises, during rehearsals or educational contexts: practical for preserving the instrument and keeping the playing area organized.

Technical specifications

Instrument	cabasa (afuche cabasa)	Stand	natural wood
Family	metal percussion	Diameter	8 cm
Styles	jazz, Latin music	Length	18 cm
Age	from 5 years old	Length with packaging	19 cm
Material	wood | metal	Width with packaging	9 cm
Material type	steel	Height with packaging	9 cm
Handle	varnished wood	Weight with packaging	0.32 kg