Rosette Flamenco Mute Practice Tool

Yes, you can make something similar with materials around your home. I've used everything from a hair scrunchie to foam pieces or sponges. This is more elegant, and isn't too expensive so I picked it up on a whim. My main reason was to have quiet practices, but didn't realize it would actually improve my technique. Something about the staccato tonality makes you focus on your rhythm. Techniques that were giving me trouble such as tremolo, and rasgueado improved dramatically after just a few practice sessions. I'm considering getting another and putting the soft side of Velcro on the bottom and the "catchy" side behind the headstock of my guitar so I can have easy access without fear of losing it.