Coconut Maraca with natural coconut shell head and smooth turned wooden handle in a natural finish.

Maraca - Coconut

SKU: WP-maco

PrimarySecondaryAdult
Age 5 - 18 Instruments 1 Players 1
£5.50
£5.50 exc VAT · £6.60 inc VAT
RRP £6.05 exc VAT

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Product Details

SKU
WP-maco
Type
simple
Container volume
0.0029L

Product Information

Product Videos

Maraca Coconut Video – Traditional Hand Percussion in Action
How to Play Maracas – Andy Gleadhill’s Guide to Master Rhythms

Description

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.

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