Agogo Bells
€19.07 – €67.65
Cut through any ensemble with the versatile Agogo bell handmade in Togo, West Africa.
Also known as a Gangokui Double Bell, these African cow-bells are a traditional Ewe instrument and hold a vital timekeeping role in ensemble music.
Comes with wooden striker.
More Details
Forged and hand-beaten from iron, agogo feature a larger low-pitched barrel (the parent bell) and a smaller high-pitched barrel (the child bell, said to rest on the bosom of the protective parent). When mastered, this bell produces a range of interesting sounds including buoyant pitch bends. Agogo hold a vital role in ensemble music as a time keeper. Popular with musicians, facilitators and schools.
Small (Higher pitch): ~17cm tall
Medium (Mid pitch): ~25cm tall
Large (Lower pitch): ~30cm tall
LISTEN TO THIS INSTRUMENT
We recommend using good quality headphones for all our sound grabs – they’re recorded at high fidelity for your listening pleasure!
NEED ADVICE?
You’re welcome to call us on (03) 9525 3073 or email us [email protected]
