Castanuelas del Sur is a brand that specializes in making and selling castanets, a percussion instrument. They have a wide range of castanets, ranging from beginner to professional levels, with different materials such as ebony, granadillo, and fiberglass.
Founded in 1985 in Seville, Spain.
Started as a small workshop producing handmade castanets.
Expanded to a larger production facility in 1992.
Currently exports their castanets to over 30 countries worldwide.
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La Sonanta is a company that specializes in flamenco music products, including instruments like castanets, as well as sheet music and instructional materials.
Toca La Campana is a company that produces castanets made from fiberglass, a more durable and cheaper alternative to traditional castanet materials like ebony and granadillo.
Professional level castanets made from ebony. Features a clear sound and is suitable for experienced players.
Professional level castanets made from fiberglass. Durable and affordable alternative to traditional materials.
Professional level castanets made from granadillo, a dense tropical hardwood. Features a warm, resonant sound.
Entry-level castanets made from ebony. Suitable for beginners and students.
Entry-level castanets made from fiberglass. Durable and affordable option for beginners and students.
Traditionally, castanets are made from hardwoods like ebony, granadillo, and rosewood. However, Castanuelas del Sur also offers castanets made from fiberglass for a more affordable and durable option.
Like any musical instrument, castanets require practice to learn. However, with consistent practice, anyone can learn to play them. Castanuelas del Sur offers beginner and student-level castanets to help those who are new to the instrument.
Castanets are most commonly associated with Spanish flamenco music, but they can also be used in other types of music such as classical, jazz, and pop. Castanuelas del Sur offers a variety of castanet styles suitable for different types of music.
Beginner castanets are typically made from more affordable materials like fiberglass, and have a simpler design with fewer sound possibilities. Professional castanets are often made from more expensive and high-quality materials like ebony or granadillo, and have a more complex design that allows for a wider range of sounds.
Castanets are traditionally played in pairs, with one in each hand. However, it is possible to play just one as an accent to other percussion instruments. Castanuelas del Sur offers individual castanets for this purpose.