Maraca – Coconut
£5.50 exc VAT
£6.60 inc VAT
RRP £6.05 exc VAT
A Coconut Maraca is a handheld percussion instrument made from coconut shells filled with glass beads. It produces a bright, rhythmic sound when shaken. These are often used in Latin American music, but they are also popular in classroom settings to help develop rhythm, coordination, and ensemble skills.
The Goatskin Maraca is a traditional percussion instrument with a goatskin head. This maraca delivers a deep, resonant tone, ideal for enhancing ensemble performances.
Unlike coconut maracas or bamboo maracas, the Goatskin Maraca provides a richer, earthier sound, perfect for creating complex rhythms in Latin American and world music. You can use it to mark beat patterns, play call-and-response games, and support rhythm development in classroom settings.
Goatskin Maracas are perfect for Primary, Secondary, and SEND classrooms. Their lightweight design makes them easy for students to hold, while the full sound ensures they stand out in group activities.
For a different sound, try our Coconut Maracas, which produce a distinct, brighter tone.
N.B. For SEN settings: When you purchase this product you get free access to a wide range of downloadable SEND teaching resources. Please visit our SEND resources page to see the range – free resources have a purple “FREE” label alongside.
The EAN of this product is 5060344031271
Frequently Asked Questions:
What are Goatskin Maracas used for?
Goatskin Maracas help develop rhythm, coordination, and ensemble skills. They are ideal for Latin American music, ensemble performances, and classroom activities.
What materials are Goatskin Maracas made from?
Goatskin Maracas feature a goatskin head stretched over a hollow shell. Inside, they are filled with seeds, beads, or small stones for a unique sound.
What is the difference between Goatskin Maracas and Coconut Maracas?
Goatskin Maracas offer a richer, deeper tone, ideal for expressive rhythms. Coconut Maracas, on the other hand, produce a brighter, resonant sound, perfect for classic Latin rhythms.
What is inside a Goatskin Maraca?
Goatskin Maracas contain seeds, beads, or small stones. These materials help create their distinctive earthy sound.
Product Information
How to Play
You can play this by simply shaking back and forth (or up and down), by twisting into the palm of the other hand, or by hitting it into the palm of the other hand. Or, of course, a combination of all of these.
Delivery
We work with a small number of specialist logistic companies to deliver your order quickly and economically. The delivery method varies, depending on your location and the size of the order, as follows:
UK Locations
Orders up to 5kg – Courier 2 to 3 working day delivery. This would typically include books, smaller instruments, percussion baskets and djembes up to 40cm.
Orders over 5kg – Courier, next working day delivery. Most orders are sent this way.
Large orders – Pallet service, 3 to 5 working day delivery. Used for large orders and those with more fragile contents.
Please note:
- Above timings are from dispatch date. Time from placing your order will usually be one or two days longer, depending on the order and destination.
- Delivery to offshore or Highland addresses may take longer and may cost more than to UK mainland addresses and we’ll quote and agree the costs with you in advance. Please note that in these cases it’s fine to go ahead and place your order, and there’s no obligation on your part until the delivery costs have been quoted and accepted by you.
- For some destinations, where a courier service isn’t available, we may send by Royal Mail instead.
International Locations
Orders weighing less than 1kg and not too bulky – Post Office Airmail. This would include books and smaller percussion instruments.
Orders weighing more than about 1kg and large orders – international courier or pallet service. We’ll obtain competitive quotes and agree these with you in advance.
Please note that it’s fine to go ahead and place your international order prior to confirming shipping costs, and that there’s no obligation on your part until the delivery costs have been quoted and accepted by you. Payment for international orders, including shipping costs, is required before dispatch of the goods.
Returns
Please let us know straight away if anything arrives damaged or otherwise in a substandard condition and we’ll be happy to replace it, refund the cost or provide you with an alternative product to your satisfaction. Speed is of the essence here as most courier companies will only accept responsibility for damage in transit if the damage is reported within 24 hours of delivery.
In the event of damage, please take photographs, including any damage to the packaging, and email these to us ASAP.
Similarly, if an instrument develops a fault within 12 months of purchase in the course of normal use (though excluding fair wear and tear), please let us know, and we’ll replace it or refund the cost. It’s also very helpful for us to see photos of the issue as this gives us solid information for changing the design, the production method or the packing materials.
But please do contact us before returning any damaged or substandard items. Once we’ve approved their return, please send to: Drums for Schools Limited, 21 Shaftesbury Avenue, Burton Joyce NG14 5GL
We really appreciate your feedback in the case of faults (or if you think an instrument could be improved in any way) and we take all such feedback very seriously indeed.