Hand Percussion

Hold the handle and swing it around to make a loud ratchet sound. Try an accelerando and ritardando by controlling the speed.

This one-handed African castanet is ideal for directing an ensemble, as its high pitched cutting tone is easily heard over other instruments.

Made in Peru, this ceremonial hand rattle is made from seed pods strung on a hand-woven fabric band.

13-hole bamboo pan flute, made in Chile.

Just clip it on and play along, making exotic sounds of scraped and shaken instruments from around the globe!

Latin American Rhythm Kit for 6 players with instructional DVD designed to teach proper technique, rhythm, and participation to students.

Global Rhythm Kit with storage basket and instructional DVD designed to teach proper technique, rhythm, and participation to students.

Easier to play than the traditional hand castanets, yet creates the same crisp sound.

The notched surface is scraped with metal thimbles (included) worn on the player's fingers. 

This Latin American Guiro is in the traditional fish shape. Made of fine wood and hand painted.

This Latin American Shaker has beautiful wood construction filled with beads and hand painted with bright colors. Creates a fuller sound than maracas.

6"

Set includes Marsh Music by Marianne Berkes, illus. by Robert Noreika and set of Frog Guiros.

Make the most of your studies of South America by adding these authentic instruments from Peru and Chile to the stories and music.

7 instruments with Guide, CD, Activity Cards, and canvas bag.

8" Bones are the oldest instrument on earth, after the human voice. Made of cocuswood. 1 pair.

Make ratchety sounds like a rusty machine, rattling skeleton bones, or a creaking door. 

From Woodstock. Great basic metal playing spoons with a plastic grip for ease of playing.

Resonant hardwood, with wooden mallet. 6".

2" metal whistle with 36" blue nylon cord.