{"product_id":"tycoon-txi-l-large-caxixi","title":"Tycoon Percussion TXI-L Large Caxixi","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTXI-L Large Caxixi\u003c\/strong\u003e is a \u003cstrong\u003elarge caxixi\u003c\/strong\u003e, a closed basket shaker woven from rattan over a flat hard base, filled with seeds and fitted with a loop handle. Shaking it forward drives the seeds against the hard base for a sharp, bright accent. Shaking it back drives them into the woven sides for a softer, drier sound. Two distinct voices come out of one instrument depending on which way you throw your wrist.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTwo sounds from one shake, depending which way you point it.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"vmi-benefit-bar\"\u003eFree shipping · Free local pickup in Miami · Financing at checkout\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe caxixi comes from West Africa and travelled to Brazil, where it became inseparable from the berimbau in capoeira. The player holds it in the same hand as the berimbau stick and works it against the bow. Outside capoeira it has spread widely into Latin percussion, worship percussion and studio work, because it does something a straight tube shaker cannot.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe reason is the construction. The base is a flat hard disc and the walls are open weave. When the seeds strike the base they produce a hard, articulate crack. When they strike the woven sides they produce a diffuse rustle. Directional playing gives the instrument its own accent pattern rather than a uniform rattle. This is the large model, which holds more fill and produces a bigger, louder sound than the small size, better suited to live playing over a percussion section.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eAt a Glance\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBrand\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTycoon Percussion\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eModel\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTXI-L\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eInstrument type\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCaxixi, basket shaker\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSize\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLarge\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBody\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWoven rattan\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBase\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHard flat disc\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePlaying method\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHandheld, shaken directionally\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhat Is a Caxixi?\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eA caxixi is a closed basket shaker of West African origin, woven from rattan over a flat hard base and filled with seeds. It became central to Brazilian capoeira, where it is played in the same hand as the berimbau stick.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhy Does a Caxixi Sound Different Depending on How You Shake It?\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe base and the walls are different materials. Seeds striking the hard base give a sharp, articulate crack. Seeds striking the woven rattan sides give a soft, diffuse rustle. Changing the direction of the shake changes which surface the seeds hit.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWho Is the TXI-L For?\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eCapoeira and berimbau players, Brazilian and Latin percussionists, worship percussion teams, studio players looking for a shaker with real character, and school world music programs.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhy Tycoon Percussion\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eTycoon Percussion has built hand percussion in Thailand since 1985, using regional hardwoods and hand assembly across a range that runs from student cajons to professional congas and timbales. The company supplies school programs, working percussionists and studio players, and the hand percussion line is priced to be bought and played rather than admired.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat is a caxixi used for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt is a directional basket shaker used in capoeira alongside the berimbau, and widely across Brazilian and Latin percussion, worship percussion and studio recording.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat is the difference between the large and small caxixi?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe large model holds more fill and produces a louder, fuller sound that carries over a live percussion section. The small model is quieter, tighter and faster to articulate.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCan it be played one handed?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes. The loop handle is designed for one hand, which is how capoeira players hold it while working the berimbau with the same hand.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eIs it genuine?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eVictory is a veteran owned dealer in Miami and units ship new in original packaging.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eDoes it include a warranty?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes. Tycoon Percussion provides a limited warranty against defects in materials and workmanship for the original purchaser. Contact Tycoon Percussion directly for warranty service.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhy Victory Musical Instruments\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eVictory Musical Instruments is a musical instrument and pro audio dealer in Miami, Florida. Orders ship free, local pickup is available in Miami, and financing is offered at checkout. 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