West African Percussion is a teacher-friendly collection of authentic rhythm instruments for Early Years, Primary, Secondary, Adult and SEND groups. Choose from metal agogo bells, 23cm clapsticks, 5.5in cowbells, thumb pianos, balafons and seed shakers, building durable, low-maintenance class sets that support pulse work, call-and-response, ensemble composition, improvisation and cross-curricular projects in music and dance.
On this page you’ll find West African percussion sets and individual instruments curated for busy teachers. The selection bridges Early Years to Secondary, supporting Primary percussion topics with flexible resources. Metal agogo bells, seed shakers, thumb pianos, balafons and cowbells offer clear, characterful sounds for mixed ensembles.
Many instruments are compact and lightweight, so pupils can share, swap and move easily in groups. Natural gourds, coconuts, stitched hides and quality metals give this African hand percussion strong visual appeal and tactile feedback. Wipe-clean surfaces and stackable frames simplify storage, setup and ongoing classroom management, making these shakers and related African percussion instruments easy to use in everyday lessons and enrichment clubs.
