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Shakers

A shaker percussion instrument is a hand-held idiophone that produces sound when shaken. In schools, shakers support steady pulse, rhythmic awareness, and ensemble timing from Early Years to Adult, including SEND settings.

This collection includes egg shakers, seed and shell shakers, maracas, caxixi, rainsticks, and hybrid shaker-rattle designs. Each type offers a different texture – from clean time-keeping to softer, layered “rustle” sounds used in world percussion and creative classroom work.

Teachers can choose class packs (5, 30, or 100) for fast distribution and easy set management. Materials such as natural wood, painted wood, coconut shell, woven baskets, and seed pods give clear options for grip, tone colour, and durability in busy music rooms. … read more …