The LP Brazilian Brass Cuica is an 8" friction drum with a brass shell that gives it a bright, cutting tone. The cuica is a Brazilian percussion instrument iconic to samba and carnival music, producing its distinctive cry and whoop through a friction rod inside the drum that the player controls with a wet cloth while changing pressure on the head.

LP's brass construction adds resonance and volume compared to painted steel or wood shells. The 8" size is the standard gigging size — large enough for a full voice, compact enough for tight staging. A fun and expressive instrument for any percussionist looking to expand into Brazilian rhythms.