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Agogo


Agogo bells are pairs of bells joined by a curved metal rod. They are shaped much longer than a regular cowbell and generally tuned in third.

The Agogo is played with a stick held in the right hand while the left hand hold the instrument and can also squeeze the two bells togheter producing a "chick" sound.

The sound can be controlled by the left hand by positioning the thumb and finger toward the mouth of the bells (open/close).

Each bell is a different size. This allows a differently pitched note to be produced depending on which bell has been hit.

Originally wrought iron, they are now manufactured in a variety of metals and sizes for different sound qualities. The most common arrangement is two bells attached by a U shaped piece of metal. The smaller bell is held uppermost.

It is used in the ceremonial music of religions in Yorubaland as well as in their new world practice, which are based on beliefs brought by slaves from Africa such as candomblé.

It may be officially used for congregation or heralding the coming of a dignitary. It is the main instrument of Obatala and Orisa Nla (Orisa Nla o, Alagogo Oje o). (Both Obatala and Orisa n la are very important Yoruba deities or gods). 

The agogô may be the oldest samba instrument and was based on West African Yoruba single or double bells. The agogô has the highest pitch of any of the bateria instruments.

CREDITS
Thanks Wikipedia for part of the above infos.

Basic patterns

Some very popular agogo scores:

 

Basic patterns



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LP231B Agogo Bell, Large
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Product Dimensions: 12.3 x 5.5 x 3 inches
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LP Cowbells are handmade in the USA using the same exact specifications developed by LP Founder Martin Cohen over 40 years ago. All LP cowbells are crafted from premium quality steel and specially developed tooling with careful attention given to tolerance levels. ...


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