This jingle stick is a versatile replacement for the tambourine: four pairs of steel jingles mounted on an ash handle create its sound. The jingles produce a fine, high-pitched yet measured and unobtrusive tone that stays audible in an ensemble without dominating it.
Individually dampable jingle pairs
The special feature of this instrument is that the jingle pairs can be damped individually. You decide how dense and loud the jingling should be: a subtler setting for quiet singing sessions, a fuller one for the stage. This controllability is what makes it so flexible in everyday use.
Held and shaken like a shaker
You hold the stick the way you would hold a shaker - this hand position allows a very controlled playing style. Shake it in a steady rhythm or tap short accents against your palm or thigh, just as the music requires.
When will you use it?
As rhythm accompaniment in choirs and song sessions, in children's music groups, folk dance events, acoustic bands or at home - anywhere you would reach for a tambourine but want a more comfortable, more controllable option. Beginners can start right away, as it needs no prior training.
Size and construction
The stick measures 35.5 x 4 x 2 cm and weighs only a few dozen grams, so your hand will not tire even during longer playing. The handle is made of ash, the jingles of steel.