Maracas and Shakers

Kids want to shake something and make noise! They want to play music. Shake percussion instruments are all played intuitively and therefore increase spontaneity and creativity in children of all ages. Play them along with a favorite song or rhyme. Make up a dance. Take turns or dance together!

	Adorable egg shakers are the perfect instrument for very young children, not to mention the fact that they are used by professional musicians as well. Made of smooth durable plastic with non-toxic steel shot fill, they are pleasing to hold and very responsive. Experiment with your child and shake them quickly, slowly, loudly, softly and even in a circle for different sounds. Or play hide and seek. Where did they go? Ages 2+
	Chickitas are little "egg shakers on a stick" used in place of maracas in any sound effect activity. They are also perfect for baby hands as they begin to grasp new objects. The wood chikitas create a softer, warmer sound than the lively plastic ones and are just as fun. Ages 2+ Traditional painted wood maracas come in different sizes and last for years of shaking to favorite songs.  Ages 3+
	An instrument native to South America, this bamboo rain stick made by Toca Percussion is just like the traditional ones that were used to bring rain to barren fields. As you turn the rain stick from end to end, the fill material inside cascades down a series of "steps" and the "rain" falls and falls and falls. The sound is so real, your child will be jumping through make-believe puddles! Both children and adults are captivated by the soothing sound of falling rain. By changing the degree of incline, sounds can be altered from sparse droplets to torrents of rain. Size: shown is 24 inches Ages 2+
	This fascinating instrument is very popular with kids because of its unique sound and variety of textures. It's made of durable plastic and has strings of steel beads. You play by rubbing the palm of your hand across the beads or by shaking the instrument, maracas-style. The mini cabasa is smaller and higher-pitched than the regular-size cabasa. It's easier and more comfortable for children and students to play. Original cabasas were very fragile! They were made from coconut shells and seeds strung with wire!