• Wood head and bamboo shaft feels like the real deal!
• Use for practice with 2c plastic tub, or with real Atarigane to get a quieter more mellow sound.
• Shown here with optional grip-end foam padded for comfort. (Give color preference, we'll try to accommodate.)

Standard Shumoku: $25
Naturally Shed Deer Antler

• Antler head with round bamboo shaft. Gives bright ringy sound.
• Naturally shed antler. No animals harmed to collect antler stock.
• Shown here with optional grip-end foam padded for comfort. (Give color preference, we'll try to accommodate.)

Taiko.Biz Practice Tip

Perfect for practice Atarigane are round plastic food storage or to-go containers in the 500mL size (2.1 cups). They are muuuuch quieter, your neighbors will love you, and minimizing hard impact time will cut down wear and tear on your mallet. We strongly suggest this option for dojos and new groups. Who wants to hear 15 badly played Atarigane until you master this small but spunky instrument? Like bachi, and the drums we love, shumoku are made from natural materials and will wear-out over time. But with a bit of foresight and care, your instrument will serve you for many enjoyable years to come.