Small size agogo from Gope with higher pitch. Stick included. This agogo is nice for lower volume playing in acoustic bands, including pagode and forro.
Coconut agogo mandmade by Barravento This is a natural material, so pitch and tone vary slightly. Classic sound for forro rhythms, coco, and other rhythms from the North East of Brazil, and a mellow alternative to metal agogos for samba and more. Small stick included
Welded steel bells from master bell maker, Edgar. Bells are graduated size, from approx. 3.5" x 4.5" (smallest) to 5" x 7.5" (largest). Contact directly to order.
Large iron bell handmade by Barravento Bell measures 9" x 4.5" at the mouth and 12" long. With handle attached, the bell is three feet long. Very large and very loud. Traditionally played in large maracatu ensembles, along with many alfaia and caixa, and abé (xekere). This is a natural material, so pitch and tone vary slightly. Synthetic stick included…
Handmade by Barravento Bells have a lower pitch than common agogos, such as the Gope agogos. Great for maracatu. This is a natural material, so pitch and tone vary slightly. Small wood stick included.
Welded steel bell made by Tadeu do Agogo Bells are graduated size, from approx. 5" long to 8" long. 17" tall with the handle. Weight is between 4.5 and 5 pounds. Tadeu's unique approach to this instrument is to tune all the bells to the same pitches, so all agogos will have the same tuning. Used in Rio Samba school…