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Shakers

Shakers are compact hand percussion for classroom and ensemble use. They come in 5cm, 7cm and 9cm sizes. Sets are sold in packs of 5, 30 or 100. Bodies are painted wood, natural wood, coconut shell or wicker. Models include egg, beaded, caxixi, pangi and maracas. They suit Early Years to Adult and SEND lessons and add ensemble texture.

Shakers provide adaptable hand percussion across Early Years, Primary, Secondary and SEND settings. Egg, beaded, caxixi and maracas models offer a wide timbral range for pulse, texture and groove. They suit Hand Percussion sessions and Early Years Percussion activities. They also pair well with West African Percussion and wider world percussion topics.

Buy group packs for easy classroom distribution and store sets in cotton bags or on low racks. Label instruments for fast hand-out and pair them with rainsticks, small drums and tambourines for layered rhythm and ensemble work. Wipe painted finishes with a dry cloth and check cords or beads for wear. Use shaker instruments for pulse games, call-and-response, improvisation and inclusive activities to support musical progression.