Hand Percussion

Hand-etched gourd with goatskin head. Small stones inside the drum create the sound of ocean waves.

Hand-etched. 6 in. From Peru

This colorful rattle, known as caxixi ("ka-she-she"), is made from river grass colored with fabric dyes and a calabash (gourd).

14" colorful guiro from South America. Draw the stick across the carved notches in the wood to produce a distinctive "rasping" sound. 

 Handcrafted in Mexico, each has a detailed hand-painted design. 8"

Comes with scraper and story card with playing tips. 10"

Includes a Story Card with background and playing tips. 6"

Plastic, 7½".

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

30 pieces with hand percussion for grades 3 through Middle School by Jim Solomon.

Enclosed jingles are durable and safe for young children

An affordable alternative to a tambourine.

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

This set offers authentic instruments that are quality made and sound great!
 

The wooden limbertoy, popular in Appalachia and dating back to Colonial times, is both a toy and a rhythm instrument.

Used for meditation, music, and relaxation, each Nepalese hand- hammered brass bowl "sings" in its own vibrant voice, pulsating with harmonic overtones.