Shaman Rattle
Price:
€22.40
Hochet chamanique
This shaman rattle combines a drum-like head of goat skin stretched over a rounded wooden chamber with a wooden handle, producing a percussive sound that shifts from soft and rain-like when shaken gently to bright and articulate when played with force. The instrument draws inspiration from the rattles of North American indigenous traditions, adapted here as a portable, accessible tool for both musical and contemplative practice.
Construction and Materials
The rattle consists of a goat-skin membrane mounted over a wooden resonating chamber, attached to a wooden shaft. This combination of natural materials allows the skin to vibrate freely, generating a broad tonal range that responds directly to how firmly and quickly you shake the instrument. Gentle movement produces a soft, meditative whisper; faster or more forceful shaking yields sharper, more defined percussive tones.
Sound and Playing Technique
The acoustic character changes significantly with playing approach. Light, steady shaking generates a gentle, calming quality suitable for meditation or background texture in ensemble settings. Rapid or vigorous shaking creates brighter, more energetic tones that cut through other instruments and draw attention. Punctuated, deliberate strikes on the membrane produce distinct percussive accents, making the rattle useful for marking rhythm or adding rhythmic definition to music.
Musical and Practical Applications
The rattle functions equally well as a percussion instrument in ensemble playing, as an educational tool for introducing rhythm and sound exploration, or as a personal instrument for meditative practice. Its lack of pitch constraints and ease of play make it accessible to players of any age or musical background. The instrument is lightweight and compact, making it practical for travel or performance in varied settings.
What's Included
The Hochet chamanique is available in two sizes. The small version (approximately 6 cm diameter, 35 cm length) features a minimal design with no additional decoration. The large version (approximately 8 cm diameter, 40 cm length) includes two duck feathers and a tassel as ornamental elements.
The shaman rattle remains a foundational percussion tool across cultures where rhythm, sound meditation, and ceremonial music intersect.
Price:
€22.40
Hochet chamanique — A hand-crafted shaker with an authentic goat-skin membrane stretched over a rounded chamber, mounted on a wooden handle. This versatile percussion instrument produces a complete tonal range, from soft rain-like whispers to pronounced percussive accents, making it equally at home in ceremonial settings, sound meditation, or world music performance. Light and portable, it requires no prior musical training and responds to different playing techniques—gentle shaking for meditative tones, rhythmic patterns for structured accompaniment, and varied intensity for dynamic expression. Available in two sizes: small (6 cm diameter, 35 cm handle) in minimalist design, or large (8 cm diameter, 40 cm handle) with decorative feathers and pompom. A bridge between cultural tradition and contemporary sound exploration.
Handcrafted individually, every piece carries its own personality. The images serve as a guide only; the instrument you receive may differ slightly in shape, colour or appearance.
Size
Large
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Shamanic Rattle - Small
Shamanic Rattle - Large
| Origin | Indonesia |
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| Materials | Goatskin - Wood |
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!
Hochet chamanique
This shaman rattle combines a drum-like head of goat skin stretched over a rounded wooden chamber with a wooden handle, producing a percussive sound that shifts from soft and rain-like when shaken gently to bright and articulate when played with force. The instrument draws inspiration from the rattles of North American indigenous traditions, adapted here as a portable, accessible tool for both musical and contemplative practice.
Construction and Materials
The rattle consists of a goat-skin membrane mounted over a wooden resonating chamber, attached to a wooden shaft. This combination of natural materials allows the skin to vibrate freely, generating a broad tonal range that responds directly to how firmly and quickly you shake the instrument. Gentle movement produces a soft, meditative whisper; faster or more forceful shaking yields sharper, more defined percussive tones.
Sound and Playing Technique
The acoustic character changes significantly with playing approach. Light, steady shaking generates a gentle, calming quality suitable for meditation or background texture in ensemble settings. Rapid or vigorous shaking creates brighter, more energetic tones that cut through other instruments and draw attention. Punctuated, deliberate strikes on the membrane produce distinct percussive accents, making the rattle useful for marking rhythm or adding rhythmic definition to music.
Musical and Practical Applications
The rattle functions equally well as a percussion instrument in ensemble playing, as an educational tool for introducing rhythm and sound exploration, or as a personal instrument for meditative practice. Its lack of pitch constraints and ease of play make it accessible to players of any age or musical background. The instrument is lightweight and compact, making it practical for travel or performance in varied settings.
What's Included
The Hochet chamanique is available in two sizes. The small version (approximately 6 cm diameter, 35 cm length) features a minimal design with no additional decoration. The large version (approximately 8 cm diameter, 40 cm length) includes two duck feathers and a tassel as ornamental elements.
The shaman rattle remains a foundational percussion tool across cultures where rhythm, sound meditation, and ceremonial music intersect.
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