The LP Afuche®/Cabasa, Martin Cohen's second patented invention, was developed over forty years ago. It has since become the most popular hand percussion instrument ever created! * Constructed using endless loops of steel bead chain wrapped around a specially textured, stainless steel cylinder * Wooden flanges enclose the cylinder and a wooden handle is attached to the bottom * Mini model features plastic flanges and handle * Larger models produce louder, fuller sounds while the smaller models provide more control and softer volumes * Designed to create rhythmic scraping sounds and patterns * Beads can be rotated around the textured steel or the instrument can be spun or shaken for varying sounds