Reco-reco

The (or the ) Reco -reco is the Güiro related rhythm instrument in Brazilian music. It traditionally consists of a sawtooth- notched with grooves cylindrical body made of bamboo or wood. It is played with a wooden stick. The instrument is used in a variety of Brazilian music styles, such as the Samba. It comes from the Afro-Brazilian musical culture. For some time, there are reco recos, consisting of a metal cylinder on which are mounted alongside several metal springs and are played with a metal rod, resulting in a significantly higher volume when game results. The metal springs can with the hand holding the instrument to be steamed and then there are different sound options. In addition to the version made ​​of metal also reco - recos used nowadays made ​​of fiberglass, which are played with a stick of plastic.

In Brazil, the Reco -reco is depending on the region also Catacá, Caracaxá, Querequexé, Reque - reque or called, for example in the Amazon Raspador.

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