Afroton Thelevi Double Ball

Product Description

The Thelevi is a double-ball rattle from Ghana, also known as Kashaka, Asalato or Cas-Cas. Two hollow nuts with a fine filling are joined by a rope and give you both a hissing shaker sound and dynamic clacks when they strike each other.

How to Play

You hold one ball in your hand and whirl the other around on the rope so that it strikes the ball in your palm. The filling gives you the hissing shaker sound and the balls deliver the clacks. Two sounds in one hand make the Thelevi a very versatile instrument.

The rope length is adjustable, so you can set the swing to suit your hand and your playing.

Who It's For

Experienced players use one Thelevi in each hand and play complex rhythmic variations. If you want to play that way you need two, as the Thelevi is sold individually. A good choice if you want a percussion instrument where shaker sound and clear accents come from the same movement.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is one Thelevi enough?

Yes, you play one Thelevi in one hand. Experienced players use one in each hand for more complex rhythmic variations, and then you need two.