Cuica World Musical Instruments The cuica is a Brazilian friction drum percussion instrument. Attached to the skin is a small stick, which is rubbed with a wet cloth. The friction causes the head to vibrate. The player can change the pitch by pressing on the skin.

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The cuica is a Brazilian friction drum. Attached to the skin is a small stick, which is rubbed with a wet cloth. The friction causes the head to vibrate. The player can change the pitch by pressing on the skin.


	Cuica Drum Cuica Drum. 8 inch x 10 1/2 inch frame drum. Nickeled brass with goatskin head. Made in Pakistan. Price: $87.00 Quantity:


	Cuica Drum, Remo Cuica Drum by Remo. Cuica has 12 inch height x 10 inch diameter. Chrome finish (please note, there is a slight reflection of the surroundings in the product photo). Remo Weatherking Ambassador synthetic head. Includes carrying strap and tuning wrench. Made in USA. Price: $123.00 Quantity:


	Cuica, 5 inches 5in x 7in. Nickeled brass with goatskin head. The Cuica is also known as a puita, boi or onca. Cuica, in various forms, are found world-wide. However they are most closely associated with Brazilian Samba music. It is believed that the cuica was used in Africa as a call for the male lion since the sound mimics the roar of the female lioness. Price: $38.00 Quantity:

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