The Atlas Fish Guiro comes equipped with a rasp to play the ridged edges, the sound is crisp and you can tap the instrument to make a hollow loud sound. This guiro comes with the bright and colourful shades of brown, red and green with the drawing of a fish face on. Guiros are typically used in Spanish music but more specifically Mexico and would usually be played and performed by the singer. Playing the guiro is played by a combination of long and short strokes, you can also tap to a beat with the scraper.
The Atlas Fish Guiro instrument can go by the names of guacharo, guira, rascador, Rayo carracho and candungo it is a very popular percussion instrument in South America. Guiros are typically made from hollow gourd and originated in Puerto Rico but this tri colour fish guiro is made from solid maple wood.
Features
- Beautiful and sustainable solid maple
- Not suitable for children under 5
- Handmade, fair trade, eco-friendly and fun
- Perfect for musicians
- Comes with beater
Weight & dimensions
Size: 40cm x 7cm
Weight: 350g
Specifications
Product Type: Guiro
Colour: Multi
Pattern: Mexican flag
Material: Wood
Number of rasps included: one
Shape: cylinder
Theme: Animals
Product Care: Wipe with cloth
Safety Warning: This product may contain small parts that pose a choking hazard, may have sharp edges, or may be heavy and fragile. It is not intended for use by children without adult supervision. Use with care to avoid injury. Handle and maintain the product responsibly to ensure safety. Buyers are responsible for ensuring safe use and care of the product. This is a general guide and it is not a substitute for proper supervision.
Country of Origin: China
Technical Details
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Pitch
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High Pitch
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Decay time
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500ms
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Dominant Frequency Range
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1khz - 10khz
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Frequency Range
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300hz - 17khz
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Peak decibels
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87db
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RMS decibels
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66db
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Loudness Rating
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Level 8
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Difficulty Rating
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1
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What’s included
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Fish Guiro and Scraper
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Attack
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562ms
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Timbre Tone Colour
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Bright, percussive, and textured
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Dynamic Range
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Medium
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Recommended Age
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5+ years
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