Hand Percussion

with handle. Wooden, with a mallet to stir up 8 different pitches. 10".

These Nigerian bells have a very distinct tone-- more like a cowbell than the Togo Gonkogwe bells, which have a brighter tone.

This easy-to-play plastic flute can withstand abuse, and always maintains its perfect tuning.

Authentic native instrument from Nigeria. Stick included.

Wooden, half-circle tambourine. Easy to hold, good sound!  8"

Authentic native instrument from Nigeria.  8" w/striker.

Played with a stick (included), these gongs keep the beat as people march through the towns and villages celebrating the bountiful harvest.

7 key, 8". From South Africa.

These brass finger cymbals are very sturdy and have a lovely sound.

Attaches with an elastic band.

8" tall with 5" head, made in Indonesia

The beads on the strings act as the drumsticks and generate a perfect drum roll with a constant spin of the drum.

4". With stainless steel jingles. A higher, shimmering sound. With velcro strap.

Lightweight but big on sound and tonal variety. 

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

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

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

Our set of authentic instruments from Nigeria and Ghana creates both a visual and timbre feast! 

Our set of authentic instruments from Nigeria and Ghana creates both a visual and timbre feas and store them in a large, colorful African basket!

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