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The Cuica is from Brasil, although its early ancestors were from Africa. This unusual drum is not beaten, but is played using friction against a thin bamboo stick protruding from the head inside the drum. The squeaking sound can be controlled by a good player, both by rubbing the stick and using a finger or thumb to apply pressure to the head (thereby changing the pitch). Complex rhythms and even melodies are possible. Listen for it in Brasillian Samba music.

Click image to hear the Cuica.