String Instruments → Berimbau
The berimbau is a Brazilian instrument with African roots that was later successfully incorporated into capoeira. The berimbau is a single steel stringed bow with an attached metal resonator to amplify the sound.
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Berimbau by Contemporanea, Large Painted Berimbau by Contemporanea, Large Painted. Approximately 60 inches long painted bow. The painted gourd resonator is tied on to amplify the sound. Includes wooden plectrum and caxixi. The berimbau is made from wood of the berim tree, bent like a bow with a string running between each end. The gourd is attached to form a sound chamber and a bridge. The player holds the stick in one hand with a metal washer or stone in his fingers and a small shaker and a stick-beater in the other hand. The gourd rests against his stomach , he then hits the wire just above the string bridge. The sound can be changed by touching the wire with the metal washer or stone. Made in Brazil.
Price: $89.00
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Berimbau by Contemporanea, Small Painted Berimbau by Contemporanea, Small Painted. Approximately 48 inches long painted bow. The painted gourd resonator is tied on to amplify the sound. Includes wooden plectrum and caxixi. The berimbau is made from the wood of the berim tree, bent like a bow with a string running between each end. The gourd is attached to form a sound chamber and a bridge. The player holds the stick in one hand with a metal washer or stone in his fingers and a small shaker and a stick-beater in the other hand. The gourd rests against his stomach , he then hits the wire just above the string bridge. The sound can be changed by touching the wire with the metal washer or stone. Made in Brazil.
Price: $62.00
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Large Berimbau, Deluxe Large deluxe berimbau, 2 octave, 60 inches long painted bow. The painted gourd resonator must be tied on to amplify the sound. Includes wooden plectrum, caxixi, and stone. Made in Brazil.
Price: $80.00
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Large Berimbau, Standard Large standard berimbau, 2 octave, 60 inches long bow. The gourd resonator must be tied on to amplify the sound. Includes wooden plectrum, caxixi, and stone. Natural finish. Made in Brazil.
Price: $70.00
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Medium Berimbau, Deluxe Medium deluxe berimbau, 2 octave 55 inches long painted bow. The painted gourd resonator must be tied on to amplify the sound. Includes wooden plectrum, caxixi, and stone. Made in Brazil.
Price: $60.00
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Musical Bow, Berimbau The Berimbau Musical Bow is 2 octave, 47 inches long, attached metal resonator for amplified sound. Includes wooden plectrum. Made in Pakistan.
Price: $32.00
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