Guiro LP LP303 Merengue Guiro Mini

The Latin Percussion LP303 is a reco to add texture and tempo to Latin rhythms, merengue and beyond.

Hand percussion has a gun. The reco reco LP 303 is a simple instrument that gives another energy to the rhythms of South America. Its stainless steel structure has a textured side and a handle, which is played using a scraper along the body in a rhythmic manner.

The reco reco is an idiophone widely used in merengue, the national rhythm of the Dominican Republic that has become very popular throughout Latin America. It appeared in the mid-1800s, and was originally played with string instruments.

It became the official musical style of the Caribbean island and was popularized in the United States by groups made up of Dominican expatriates based in New York.

Merengue ended up infiltrating North American music, including jazz.

Reco reco is also used in other Latin American musical styles such as cumbia and salsa, as well as by samba/pagode groups or samba-enredo drums.

Latin Percussion emerged in the 60s in the United States by Martin Cohen to fill the lack of Cuban percussion instruments caused by the trade embargo imposed by Washington at the time.

Latin Percussion instruments began by setting the rhythm in Latin Jazz bands at the time, but were quickly used by musicians in different styles, today being one of the most prestigious brands of percussion instruments in the industry and the favorite of some of the most popular musicians in the world. recent decades.

Add sparkle and rhythm to your percussion section with the reco Latin Percussion LP303.

Specifications:

• 9" tall x 3" diameter
• Textured stainless steel body
• Metal handle provides comfort and playability in multiple positions
• LP333 Pro scraper included
• Made in the USA