Hand Percussion

Hand-etched gourd with goatskin head. Small stones inside the drum create the sound of ocean waves.

Hand-etched. 6 in. From Peru

Slap the ball to make the metal "teeth" rattle. Based on the traditional donkey jawbone rattle. 10"

Hold the handle and swing it around to make a loud ratchet sound. Try an accelerando and ritardando by controlling the speed.

This one-handed African castanet is ideal for directing an ensemble, as its high pitched cutting tone is easily heard over other instruments.

Made in Peru, this ceremonial hand rattle is made from seed pods strung on a hand-woven fabric band.

Just clip it on and play along, making exotic sounds of scraped and shaken instruments from around the globe!

Global Rhythm Kit with storage basket and instructional DVD designed to teach proper technique, rhythm, and participation to students.

Easier to play than the traditional hand castanets, yet creates the same crisp sound.

14" colorful guiro from South America. Draw the stick across the carved notches in the wood to produce a distinctive "rasping" sound. 

This Latin American Guiro is in the traditional fish shape. Made of fine wood and hand painted.

This Latin American Shaker has beautiful wood construction filled with beads and hand painted with bright colors. Creates a fuller sound than maracas.

Bright crisp sound with handle to make it easy for children to play.

9" (Indonesia). Sounds like rain when shaken.

6"

Set includes Marsh Music by Marianne Berkes, illus. by Robert Noreika and set of Frog Guiros.

Make the most of your studies of South America by adding these authentic instruments from Peru and Chile to the stories and music.

7 instruments with Guide, CD, Activity Cards, and canvas bag.

Our set of authentic instruments from Nigeria and Ghana creates both a visual and timbre feast! 

Our set of authentic instruments from Nigeria and Ghana creates both a visual and timbre feas and store them in a large, colorful African basket!