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

		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


		African Gourd Shaker - BS31 ZIMBABWE GOURD SEED SHAKER These traditional shakers are made from decorated gourds and have pyrographic patterns. Suitable for sound workshops, ethnic music and educational curriculum. Measures approx 9 inches in height. Price is for one shaker - but they compliment each other well as a pair. Click for Larger Image Price: £4.99


		Shaker - Kyamba Hexagonal KS6 Fair Trade Kyamba Hexagonal Shaker Made in Kenya, this hexagonal shaker has an outer wooden frame and central wooden handle. The frame is then inlaid with a double layer of reeds which contain seeds. The Percussionist holds the central handle and twists the shaker 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: £11.95


		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. Click For Larger Image Price: £4.99


		Shaker - Peru Carved Gourd PS5 These attractive hand made/carved, patterned Peruvian Gourd Shakers are approx 26cm 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 designs and size vary slightly. Click For Larger Image Price: £12.50


		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! Click For Larger Image Price: £7.49


		Round Rattan Shaker - BS77 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 6.5 inches diamete.r Ideal for music workshops, schools and music groups, drama, theatre and storytelling. Click for Larger Image Price: £7.49


		Bendo Seed Shaker - BS11 This Fair Trade Bendo Seed Shaker has a Bamboo handle with approx 25-30 seeds attached to the top. It is approx 22cm long. Held in the hand and shaken the product makes a very subtle hollow sounding rattle. Uses include Music Therapy, Drama, Storytelling, Children's Rattle and general Percussion. Click For Larger Image Price: £9.99


		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


		Football Rattle - BX25 This fun hand held Football Rattle is made from high quality wooden components. A central handle is held firmly and the upper portion of the instrument is rotated fiercely to produce a very loud staccatto effect. Other uses include Special needs childrens work, Music therapy and scaring birds off the crops! Click For Larger Image Price: £4.99


		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


		13 Bell Gunghroo Shaker - BERNDT Sourced from India and is approx 16cm long with 13 Bells 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! Click For Larger Image Price: £4.99


		Hand Tambourine - (30cm) - BS7 Item measures approximately 30cm in length. Great hand percussion instrument! Six pairs of metal symbols, placed in three rows placed into a varnished hard wood central body. Easier to play than taditional tambourines, especially for children. Click For Larger Image Price: £7.99


		Hand Taal - (Mini 10cm) - IS17 Measures approx 10cm long. These mini hand Taal have a pair of percussive discs inserted into a highly polished hard wood handle. Uses also include Music workshops, Stage/Theatre work Drama and storytelling. Click For Larger Image Price: £3.50


		Khartal Pair - IS9 These Khartal (Tambourine / Bells / Cymbals / Shakers) come as a pair. Each Khartal contains 4 sets of metal discs set into a wood block with finger holes. Ideal for schools/music workshops, theatre groups/drama or storytelling. Click For Larger Image Price: £9.99


		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 Double Shaker - BS33 These effective double Rattan maracas (shakers) form an essential part to any percussion or rhythm section Approx 29cm in length Sold singly they are ideal for any schools/music groups or workshops Click For Larger Image Price: £7.49


		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: £18.00


		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 - (Ankle / Wrist) - BS75 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 - (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