Description

The Rakatak is a rhythm instrument with a hollow sound body that is open at the top and has a slot that contributes to the development of the sound. A movable clapper is inserted through this sound body, which hits both sides of the hollow body as the instrument moves. This creates an accurate and accentuated sound. The sound is reminiscent of the clatter of a rattlesnake or the patter of a horse. For example, the Rakatak can be used to accompany knee rider verses or accompany sound stories.

The most important features at a glance:

Timbre: very dark
Material: Beech
Treatment: waxed
Color: brown
Length: 185 mm / 7,289′
Diameter: 35 mm / 1,379

The Rakatak is made from the finest beech wood from local forests. The red paint on the balls is saliva and sweat-proof and therefore absolutely harmless, even for small children.

The brown Rakatak has a very dark sound.

Worth knowing

ROHEMA PERCUSSION has been producing in Markneukirchen since 1888 and is therefore one of the most traditional companies in the industry worldwide. The 5th generation family business is run by master craftsmen Matthias and Andreas Hellinger. Using craftsmanship and modern fully automatic machines, a wide variety of rhythm and percussion instruments, drumsticks, mallets and batons are manufactured from high-quality materials.