Percussion Instruments Fair Trade - World Music, Shakers and Ethical Shopping - Seed Shakers, Basket Shakers, Pod Shakers, Bendo, Cas Cas, Football Rattle, Chekere, Khartal, Maracas, Egg Shakers, Rainsticks, Gunghroo

Shakers

		3-Pod Maracas - GG20 These original 3-pod maracas (shakers) are made from 3 seed pods inserted onto a central wooden stick. They have a lovely effective sound. Great for percussion/music workshops, theatre groups/drama, storytelling or shamanic work. Click For Larger Image Price: £7.99


		5-Pod Shaker - BS9 Measures approx 28cm long. This unusual Shaker comprises of 5 hand painted seed shakers mounted into a bamboo handle. This shaker has many applications including School groups, Theatre work and Personal Development. Click For Larger Image Price: £5.99


		Painted Wooden Ball Shaker - BS89 These Wooden Ball Shakers are approx 8.5 inches in circumference They have a multidude of uses including general Percussion, Playgroups, Schools, Therapy Theatre Work etc. Price is for one ball Please note painted designs vary Click for Larger Image Price: £3.95


		Owl Shaker - THS16 CUTE WOODEN HAND CRAFTED SHAKY OWL Measures approx 3 inches x 2.5 inches high The Owl benefits from being a Musical Shaker as well as a wooden toy Hand Painted and Polished This Owl is ideal for Play Therapy, Storytelling, general Imaginative Play and Theatre Work Also can be used as an attractive Paper Weight Suitable for Children of all ages! Click for Larger Image Price: £4.95


		Bamboo Shaker - BS19 Measurements are approximately 5cm diameter, 17cm length. Made from cut sections of Bamboo, these shakers are partially filled with seeds to produce a percussive sound when shaken. Please note designs vary. Click For Larger Image Price: £4.99


		Shaker - Peru Carved Gourd PS5 These attractive hand made/carved, patterned Peruvian Gourd Shakers are approx 15-20cm long Sold as a pair - they make effective shakers/Rattles. Numerous applications include Music Therapy, Stage and Theatre work and as part of a Percussion repertoire for bands. Please note this is a natural product and designs and size vary slightly. Click For Larger Image Price: £14.99


		Basket Shaker - BS16 Approx 18cm in height. Please note price is for one, but they go well together as a pair. Craftsman weaved from strong straw - these shakers are a little more expensive than some but in my experience last much longer - mine are still going strong! Contains seeds which produce a rhythmical tone to underpin any musical activity. A quality instrument with a superb sound! Please note: Colours vary. Click For Larger Image Price: £7.49


		Round Rattan Shaker - FL6 Fair Trade Rattan Shaker Made in Kenya, this round shaker has an outer wooden frame . The frame is then inlaid with a double layer of reeds which contain seeds. Shake or twist the from side to side to Produces a lovely soft shaker effect. Measures 7 inches diameter. Ideal for music workshops, schools and music groups, drama, theatre and storytelling. Click for Larger Image Price: £7.49


		Beaded Afuche - IS12 This attractive beaded Afuche (Calabash/Shaker/Rattle) is a delight to play. Suitable for amateurs or professionals alike. Hand made in assorted colours. Click For Larger Image Price: £10.99


		Cas Cas - GG1 Ghanaian Cas Cas or Thelevi These Cas Cas are made from a pair of seed pods attached to a length of cord. A traditional instrument these seed pods used to be used as Snuff Boxes. They are played by holding one Cas Cas in the palm of the hand with the cord between the index and middle finger - the other cas cas is then swung over to hit the first and produce a rhythmic percussive and shaker sound. Please note this is a natural product and sizes vary. Click For Larger Image Price: £4.95


		Chekere Kalabash - (Large) - AA10 Measures approx 30 x 16cm. Chekere or Shekere is a traditional African Percussion musical instrument made from a hollowed gourd called Calabash and wrapped with handcrafted synthetic mesh with seed beads. The sound is made by either shaking the gourd, twisting the beads or rhythmically tapping against the leg. Please note this is a natural product and there may be some slight variation in size and shape. Click For Larger Image Price: £19.99


		Gunghroo - (20cm) - IS10 This Fair Trade product called Gunghroo is sourced from India and is approx 20cm long. Held in the hand and shaken the product consists of a wooden barrel with attached steel pins holding sets of bells placed intermittently. Uses include Music Therapy, Drama, Storytelling, Children's Rattle and rumour has it that even Morris Dancers are using them! Sold singly. Click For Larger Image Price: £5.99


		Kyamba Stick Shaker - KS11 Fair Trade Kyamba Stick Shaker Made in Kenya, these stick shakers have an outer wooden frame and central wooden handle The frame is inlaid with a double layer of reeds which contain seeds The Percussionist holds the central handle to shake from side to side to produce a lovely soft shaker effect Ideal for music workshops, schools and music groups, drama, theatre and storytelling Click For Larger Image Price: £4.99


		Rattan Painted Maracas - BS32 These brightly coloured painted Rattan maracas (shakers) form an essential part to any percussion or rhythm section Approx 25cm in length Sold singly they are ideal for any schools/music groups or workshops Click For Larger Image Price: £4.99


		Rainstick - (Small 25cm) - CS1 This Fair Trade rainstick made in Peru from cactus is a delight to play and will provide hours of fun. Suitable for the professional or amateur. The rainstick is an environmentally friendly product as it is made from fallen cactus and no plant is killed in its manufacture. Click For Larger Image Price: £4.99


		Rainstick - (Medium 50cm) - CS2 This Fair Trade rainstick made in Peru from cactus is a delight to play and will provide hours of fun. Suitable for the professional or amateur. The rainstick is an environmentally friendly product as it is made from fallen cactus and no plant is killed in its manufacture. Click For Larger Image Price: £9.99


		Rainstick - (Large 100cm) - CS3 This Fair Trade rainstick made in Peru from cactus is a delight to play and will provide hours of fun. Suitable for the professional or amateur. The rainstick is an environmentally friendly product as it is made from fallen cactus and no plant is killed in its manufacture. Click For Larger Image Price: £19.99


		Rainstick Tye Dye - (Large 100cm) - BS68 This unusual rainstick is a delight to play and will provide hours of fun. Suitable for the professional or amateur. Measures approx 100cm in length x 6cm diameter. Benefits from Attractive Tye Dye Effect Outer Covering & Beautiful long lasting Rain Sound Effect Click For Larger Image Price: £18.99


		Seed Shaker - (Hollow Sound) - BS14 Numerous seeds attached to a bamboo handle producing an unusual percussive sound. Bamboo handle is approximately 21cm long with 20+ attached seeds. Click For Larger Image Price: £9.99


		Seed Shaker - (Twine Handle) - BS15 This effective sonorous seed shaker is made up of empty seed pods strung together, secured to a twine handle. Twine handle is approximately 20cm long and this instrument has 25+ seeds attached. Click For Larger Image Price: £7.99


		Seed Shaker - (Wrist / Ankle) - BS75 Wrist or Ankle Shaker These effective sonorous seed shakers are made up of empty seed pods strung and secured to a beaded wooden bracelet The bracelet will fit either wrists or ankles The instrument has approx 17 seeds attached Makes a very subtle hollow sounding rattle Uses include Music Therapy, Drama, Storytelling, Dane and general Percussion Click For Larger Image Price: £5.99


		Seed Shaker - (Small Nuts) - BS25 This effective sonorous seed shaker is made up of empty seed pods strung together, secured to a twine handle. Held in the hand and shaken the product makes a percussive seed sound. Uses include Music Therapy, Drama, Storytelling, Children's Rattle and general Percussion. Click For Larger Image Price: £7.49


		Wooden Tube Shaker 8cm - BS81A These ingenious Wood Tube Shakers produce a soft shaky egg like effect Measures approx 8cm - (Also available in 13cm size - please check our shop listings) Click For Larger Image Price: £4.75


		Wooden Tube Shaker 13cm - BS81B These ingenious Wood Tube Shakers produce a soft shaky egg like effect Measures approx 13cm - (Also available in 8cm size - please check our shop listings) Click For Larger Image Price: £6.95


		Wooden Tube Shaker 8cm Painted - BS82A PAINTED WOODEN TUBE SHAKERS These ingenious Wood Tube Shakers produce a soft shaky egg like effect Measures approx 8cm - (Also available in 13cm size - please check our shop listings) Price is for one shaker Click For Larger Image Price: £4.95


		Wooden Tube Shaker 13cm Painted - BS82B PAINTED WOODEN TUBE SHAKERS These ingenious Wood Tube Shakers produce a soft shaky egg like effect Measures approx 13cm - (Also available in 8cm size - please check our shop listings) Price is for one shaker Click For Larger Image Price: £6.95


		Wooden Egg - BS12 Price is for one egg. 7cm in Length. These highly amusing and practical wooden "shaky eggs" provide a subtle rhythmic shaker sound essential for any percussion or rhythm section. Uses also include shchools/music groups or workshops, theatre groups/drama or storytelling. Click For Larger Image Price: £3.99


		Wooden Egg - BS85 SHAKY TIE DYE WOODEN EGG This fun and highly original piece of hand percussion is made from soft wood with air brushed tie dye colour overlay Great for kids, workshops theatre work or Schools Makes a great addition to any Percussion collection Measures approx 7cm in length Please note colours vary - If you have a colour request please ask before purchase Click For Larger Image Price: £3.99


		Shaky Egg Painted - BS83A SHAKY PAINTED EGG This fun and highly original piece of hand percussion is hand painted with an ethnic design. Great for kids, workshops theatre work or Schools. Makes a great addition to any Percussion collection. Measures approx 9cm in length. Click for Larger Image Price: £4.95


		Shaky Egg Painted - BS83B SHAKY PAINTED EGG This fun and highly original piece of hand percussion is hand painted with an ethnic design. Great for kids, workshops theatre work or Schools. Makes a great addition to any Percussion collection. Measures approx 14cm in length. Click for Larger Image Price: £6.95