Linha Estudo Silent Pandeiro - practice pandeiro in 12" for quiet practising

Versatile, lightweight practice pandeiro for all those who want to up their playing habits without having to drive to the rehearsal room or just want to enjoy a little session with consideration for flatmates, family members and neighbours. With its Linha Estudo, Contemporanea has designed a series of interesting practice instruments that catch the eye with features very similar to the ''real'' instruments. The Silent Pandeiro not only feels like a normal pandeiro, but can also produce all the essential characteristics of pandeiro playing in terms of feel, weight and jingle response, but in silence. Pandeiros are not loud instruments like bateria instruments, however, those of you who have small children or fussy neighbours, or non-sambista partners, will appreciate being able to practise at home but without getting in anyone's way. The pandeiro is an instrument that needs to be practised with particular regularity to build up strength, stamina and to develop a playing feel. Rubberised jingles dampen the sound and a practice mesh replaces the normal nylon head for realistic rebound.