Two castanets red blue

The two red and blue castanets are a set of two hand clappers, each consisting of a blue upper shell and a red lower shell. The color contrast immediately stands out: the round shells have a smooth finish and are held together at the back by a black cord. They are intended for women and men who want to set the rhythm themselves at a Spanish party or a themed party.

How the clapper set is put together

• You get two clappers, so you can hold one in each hand.
• Each clapper has a blue upper shell and a red lower shell.
• A black cord connects the two shells at the back.
• The shells are round in shape and have a smooth finish.
• The set is suitable for women and men.

Why do clapper shells belong to Spanish flamenco?

Clapper shells are a traditional Spanish percussion instrument that is especially known from flamenco and Spanish folk dances. Dancers hold them in their hand and strike the shells quickly against each other, so that the rhythm of the dance is immediately audible. In English they are called castanets, and the Spanish name is derived from the word for chestnut, due to the round shape. They are also often used in music lessons, because you can tap out a rhythm with them without any knowledge of music.

With the clappers to a Spanish party evening

At a Spanish party, you complete a flamenco look with the clappers in your hands. Women combine them with a dress with ruffles and a red flower in their hair, men with black trousers, a white shirt and a wide belt around the waist. Put the cord around your thumb, then the shells will stay in your hand while dancing. During a performance at a themed party, the clappers set the beat, and the red and blue stand out well against a black costume.

Order the two red and blue castanets and tap out the rhythm of your Spanish evening yourself.