The Magical Sound of the Cowbell in Music

The cowbell is a hand percussion instrument used frequently in hip hop, reggae, funk, pop, rap, and jazz music. There are two major types of bells. They are tuned bells, and clapper-less bells. Tuned bells are bulbous brass bells that are tuned randomly while retaining the clapper. The sound is much stronger than hand-bells and used widely by western orchestras and musical composers. Flat shaped tuned chromatic bells are very popular throughout the world and it can be easily played with a mallet. The clapper-less bells are fabricated from metals and struck with a stick to produce multiple ranges of modulated tones. There is no clapper and usually played with bongos and timbales. The clapper-less cowbell is versatile and can be modified to play with the foot.

A wide range of bells are available in the market today. Some of the bestselling ones include the LP Aspire E-Z Grip, Tycoon Percussion, Meinl Black Finish, Toca Pro Line, and LP Santana Abraxas Angel. The LP Aspire E-Z Grip produces an incredible sound and fits perfectly in the palm of your hand. It measures seven inches and features a beater and wooden handle. It complies with the toy safety guidelines and comes in two colors red and black. The LP Aspire E-Z Grip is a great product that is ideal for intermediate players. The Tycoon Percussion is made from high quality steel and it produces deep and rich sound. Some of the features include powder coated finish, secure clamps, and multiple sizes. It is available in nine different sizes from three inches to nine inches.

The Meinl Black Finish is a great addition for professional drum set players and modern percussionists. It is fabricated from a special steel alloy and is available in three different sizes. The Meinl Black Finish is slightly expensive compared to the LP Aspire E-Z Grip and Tycoon Percussion but the sound quality is matchless.

The Toca Pro Line is a handheld bell that comes with two playing surfaces. This innovative bell can be used to play contrasting sound pitches. It is a hybrid musical instrument that gives high pitch sound and a must have for all drum set players.

The LP Santana Abraxas Angel is a stunning bell that delivers low pitched tones and clear sound. It uses the wing nut clamping system and can be effortlessly mounted. It is a white powder coated bell that is perfect for funk music.

Cowbells have gained tremendous popularity in the last decade and it is a great musical instrument for experimental music.