Quality Kashaka Asalato shakers made in UK. All set are pairs of 2 Kashaka for both hands.
Kashaka UK started in 2016 to create good quality strong Kashaka shakers. Traditional African Kashaka are made from gourds (made of dried fruit), which are aesthetically very nice, but not very durable. Over time & with use, playing (and dropping) them, they will break.
Kashaka UK make genuine professional quality Kashaka Pro instruments - Developed in UK by a professional percussionist & experienced Kashaka player (see videos). These are high quality, very strong instruments which will not break when played. Great for use as regular shakers too, with crisp sound & precise playability.
The plastic used has shock absorbing qualities, which softens the sound, making it closer to natural gourd sound, unlike the hard ABS plastic versions being mass produced in Chinese toy factories, which can have a harsh, unpleasant click. The shock absorbtion also means that they won't break if dropped. ABS plastic is hard and brittle & can crack when playing or if dropped.
Kashaka Pro are available in 3 sizes: 45mm is Regular size suitable for most people's hands & recommended for beginners, 50mm Large size for experienced players & people with very large hands & 38mm Small size for children under 12 yrs & people with small hands.
Kashaka UK created the Kashaka Pro range to be strong enough to be played for years without breaking. They are suitable for professional percussionists and also for use in educational settings, workshops, classrooms, playgrounds etc. Reviews & feedback from buyers have been very good & many more can be seen on the Kashaka.UK website.
Kashaka UK also offer online Kashaka lessons and group workshops and can give free tips and advice for beginners on how to adjust Kashaka & play the basic rhythms.
Kashaka shakers originate from West Africa and are also known by many other names – Asalatua, Aslatua, Asalato, Cas Cas, Kes Kes, Kosika, Patica, Thelevi & many more.
They are a simple instrument – but are capable of creating highly complex rhythmic patterns and polyrhythms.
They are great ‘tool’ for any musician to develop and improve dexterity & rhythmic capabilities and can be used as a warm up before practice and performances.
They are also a lot of fun to play and although some of the more advanced moves are quite tricky, they can be used and enjoyed by anyone from primary age to adults.
Playing Kashaka can help to:
Improve rhythm & timing.
Improve focus & concentration.
Develop supple and flexible arms & wrists – beneficial for all musicians.
Develop coordination & independence of right/left hands.
For teachers, they are an excellent way to teach & demonstrate polyrhythm and are a great fun way to get students playing simple polyrhythms.
They are very small and portable – percussion in your pocket! You can take & play them everywhere!
More info on www.kashaka.uk