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Cacho Seedpod Stick
Price:
€16.78
Cacho Seed Pod Rattle
A wooden handle fitted with dried seed pods that produce a loud, full rustle when shaken. The intensity of the sound responds directly to how you move the stick — gentle shaking yields a softer texture, vigorous motion generates sharp, cutting accents. The seed pods are from the Yellow Oleander, a plant native to South and Central America, and their natural brightness and clarity make this rattle effective both as a solo voice and as rhythmic support in ensemble settings.
Sound and Playing
The cacho seed pods are highly responsive to movement. You control the volume and character of the sound through the speed and force of your shake, making it possible to move fluidly between delicate accompaniment and pronounced percussive strikes. The rattle's tone is naturally bright yet warm, with enough projection to cut through in group performance without sounding thin or metallic.
The instrument suits rhythmic, evenly-paced playing — particularly effective when paired with drums or other percussion. Many players use it for sustained, meditative contexts where the rattle's responsiveness to subtle changes in movement becomes an asset rather than a limitation.
Construction and Materials
The rattle combines a wooden handle with naturally dried seed pods. This pairing of materials creates an instrument that is both lightweight and acoustically efficient. The dried pods retain their seeds, which move freely inside the pod walls, generating the characteristic rustle.
What's Included
- One cacho seed pod rattle with wooden handle
The cacho rattle holds a place in both folk percussion traditions and contemporary sound practices, valued for its natural timbre and intuitive responsiveness to the player's intention.
Price:
€16.78
Cacho Seedpod Stick — This traditional Indonesian percussion instrument combines dried seed pods with a solid wooden handle, producing a loud and precise rattle sound with a warm tonal quality. Responsive to movement intensity, it creates nuanced textures ranging from soft to dramatic, ideal for percussion ensembles, drum circles, folk and world music performances, as well as meditative soundscapes and dance accompaniment. An authentic rattle that responds intuitively to your playing.
| Origin | Indonesia |
|---|---|
| Weight | 0,13 kg |
| Dimensions | 28,0 cm |
| Materials | Seed pods - Wood |
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Cacho
Caution: Not suitable for children under 3 years. Please supervise older children. Beware of swallowing small parts, strangulation, material allergies, sharp edges and points! Use only for sound generation. No liability for improper use.
Care: Extreme temperature fluctuations, humidity and direct sunlight can affect the lifespan. Please store in balanced humidity to prevent material changes, mold and corrosion. Remove dirt with a damp cloth. Dry after cleaning and each use.
Disposal: Please contact your local waste disposal authority for information on environmentally sound disposal!
Cacho Seed Pod Rattle
A wooden handle fitted with dried seed pods that produce a loud, full rustle when shaken. The intensity of the sound responds directly to how you move the stick — gentle shaking yields a softer texture, vigorous motion generates sharp, cutting accents. The seed pods are from the Yellow Oleander, a plant native to South and Central America, and their natural brightness and clarity make this rattle effective both as a solo voice and as rhythmic support in ensemble settings.
Sound and Playing
The cacho seed pods are highly responsive to movement. You control the volume and character of the sound through the speed and force of your shake, making it possible to move fluidly between delicate accompaniment and pronounced percussive strikes. The rattle's tone is naturally bright yet warm, with enough projection to cut through in group performance without sounding thin or metallic.
The instrument suits rhythmic, evenly-paced playing — particularly effective when paired with drums or other percussion. Many players use it for sustained, meditative contexts where the rattle's responsiveness to subtle changes in movement becomes an asset rather than a limitation.
Construction and Materials
The rattle combines a wooden handle with naturally dried seed pods. This pairing of materials creates an instrument that is both lightweight and acoustically efficient. The dried pods retain their seeds, which move freely inside the pod walls, generating the characteristic rustle.
What's Included
- One cacho seed pod rattle with wooden handle
The cacho rattle holds a place in both folk percussion traditions and contemporary sound practices, valued for its natural timbre and intuitive responsiveness to the player's intention.
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