Kids want
to shake something and make noise! They want to
play music. Shake percussion instruments are played
intuitively and therefore increase spontaneity and
creativity. Play them along with
a favourite song or rhyme. Make up a dance. Take turns or
dance together!
Adorable egg shakers are the perfect
instrument for very young children. And they are used by
professional musicians, too! 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 "egg shakers on a
stick" used in place of maracas. They are 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 favourite songs. Ages 3+
An instrument native to South
America, the bamboo
rain stick is just like
the traditional ones used to bring
rain to barren fields. As you turn the 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. Changing the degree of incline
alters the sound from sparse droplets to torrents of rain.
Size: shown is 24 inches Ages 2+
This fascinating
instrument is popular with kids because of
its unique sound and variety of textures. You play by rubbing the palm
of your hand across the steel 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 to play.
Original
cabasas were made from coconut shells and seeds strung with wire.
Very fragile!