EnSoul DOBANI CUIC5 User manual

Do not let the head get damp, and always protect
it from sharp objects. Pulling too hard, or holding
the stick too tight, may dislodge or break the
stick. ere is no warranty on the stick, but if the
stick does break, you can easily replace it. Look
for bamboo skewers in the grocery store. A small
amount of glue will hold it in place.
Here are some simple tips to care for your cuica:
- Use a dry so cloth for dusting
- Avoid extreme heat, cold, dry
conditions and direct sunlight
- Avoid using abrasives
Do not let the head get damp, and always protect
it from sharp objects. Pulling too hard, or holding
the stick too tight, may dislodge or break the
stick. ere is no warranty on the stick, but if the
stick does break, you can easily replace it. Look
for bamboo skewers in the grocery store. A small
amount of glue will hold it in place.
Here are some simple tips to care for your cuica:
- Use a dry so cloth for dusting
- Avoid extreme heat, cold, dry
conditions and direct sunlight
- Avoid using abrasives
Accessories
More drums, heads and accessories
are available at www.ensoulmusic.com
Accessories
More drums, heads and accessories
are available at www.ensoulmusic.com
Caring for your Cuica
Caring for your Cuica
Cuica
Cuica
– Owner’s Guide –
– Owner’s Guide –
Cuica Head
CUIH5
(sold separately)
Cuica Head
CUIH5
(sold separately)
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Cuica

Cuica
Cuica
Hold the cuica so you can reach inside with one hand, while the thumb or nger of the opposite
hand is free to manipulate the head. Lightly pinch the
bamboo stick with a wetted sponge or cloth. Now rub
the stick. Dragging the sponge up and down the stick
will vibrate the head and produce the most delightful
sounds. To alter the pitch, press one nger as close
to the center of the head as possible; the harder you
press the higher the pitch. First practice the basic
tempo. Rub the stick up and down while counting.
Play all low tones, do not press the head. en Samba,
by alternating the pitch High to Low by applying and
removing pressure on the head.
Hold the cuica so you can reach inside with one hand, while the thumb or nger of the opposite
hand is free to manipulate the head. Lightly pinch the
bamboo stick with a wetted sponge or cloth. Now rub
the stick. Dragging the sponge up and down the stick
will vibrate the head and produce the most delightful
sounds. To alter the pitch, press one nger as close
to the center of the head as possible; the harder you
press the higher the pitch. First practice the basic
tempo. Rub the stick up and down while counting.
Play all low tones, do not press the head. en Samba,
by alternating the pitch High to Low by applying and
removing pressure on the head.
How to Play
How to Play
Basic count 1 & 2 & 1 & 2 &
High pitch
Low pitch L L L L L L L L
Samba 1 & 2 & 1 & 2 &
High pitch H H H H
Low pitch L L L L
Variation 1&2&1&2&1&2&1&2&
High pitch H H H H H H H H
Low pitch L LL LL LL L
Variation 1&2&1&2&1&2&1&2&
High pitch H H H H H H
Low pitch L LL LL LLLLL
Basic count 1 & 2 & 1 & 2 &
High pitch
Low pitch L L L L L L L L
Samba 1 & 2 & 1 & 2 &
High pitch H H H H
Low pitch L L L L
Variation 1&2&1&2&1&2&1&2&
High pitch H H H H H H H H
Low pitch L LL LL LL L
Variation 1&2&1&2&1&2&1&2&
High pitch H H H H H H
Low pitch L LL LL LLLLL