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Rawhide Maracas
The LP Shake-It is a compact, durable, metal shaker that's great for a wide variety of musical situations. Shake it easy for lighter sounds or shake it harder to cut through live music with ease. The LP Shake-It fits comfortably in any hand and is an absolute must for all percussionists.
Latin Percussion Soft Shake
The LP Twist shakers are sold as connected pairs, but simply twist them apart to separate them and play them individually. All of the twist shakers are made with the same exterior design, so mixing and matching them for that perfect sound is a breeze. Each shaker is made from durable plastic and is filled with non-toxic steel shot. The red twist shakers are loud, and are great for live performances for when you need to cut over a band.
The LP Twist shakers are sold as connected pairs, but simply twist them apart to separate them and play them individually. All of the twist shakers are made with the same exterior design, so mixing and matching them for that perfect sound is a breeze. Each shaker is made from durable plastic and is filled with non-toxic steel shot. The blue shakers are medium in volume, and are a great go-to shaker for any musical situation.
The LP Twist shakers are sold as connected pairs, but simply twist them apart to separate them and play them individually. All of the twist shakers are made with the same exterior design, so mixing and matching them for that perfect sound is a breeze. Each shaker is made from durable plastic and is filled with non-toxic steel shot. The yellow shakers are soft, and are best used for studio and acoustic performances.
Only one live striking area enables the percussionist to lay forward/down strokes only (no shadow or ghost strikes follow)Constructed of durable anodized metalAllows complex patterns to become simplifiedDesigned in collaboration with Daniel de los Reyes2 shakers per box
Only one live striking area enables the percussionist to lay forward/down strokes only.• Constructed of durable anodized metal• Allows complex patterns to become simplified• Designed in collaboration with Daniel de los Reyes• 2 shakers per box
The LP Finger Shot is a miniature version of the renowned One Shot Shaker. Featuring only one live playing area, complex rhythms can be created that were not possible with typical shakers. These little guys attach to your fingers with elastic bands, and do not interfere with technique when playing congas, bongos, cajons, or anything else with your hands. Moving your hands up and down will also create sounds. This bling can sing.
The LP Cyclone Shaker is a unique take on the traditional shaker design. The clear orange orb is held in your hand and flicked outwards like a Frisbee (letting go is not recommended), causing the ball bearings inside to spin around the inside. This creates a sustained sound unlike any instrument you've ever heard, and the motion can be continued indefinitely with more flicks. The sound can also be altered by squeezing and releasing the orb.
The LP Vari-Tone Shaker is similar in shape and design to the one-handed rock or one-shot shakers. The difference here is that the sounding chamber can be squeezed to change the fundamental tone of the shaker, causing it to vary from low and wet to high and articulate with your grip.
The Jingle Qube takes the idea of the original LP Qube - a shaker that works side-to-side as well as forward and backward - and changes the shaker sound for a metallic jingle. A combination of dimpled and flat jingles gives the shaker a mix of crisp, jangling highs with resonant mid-tones. By manipulating the path of the shaker and turning your wrist, you can play complicated sixteenth-note rhythms. Move it in a circular motion and you get double-time shaker action!
The LP Qube Live Shaker may look just like a block of wood, but some intriguing stuff is going on inside. When moved forward and backward, like a regular shaker, the Qube makes the sounds we've come to expect from a typical shaker. Moving it side to side produces brighter, more cutting sounds. However, the Qube's true ingenuity comes out when the shaker is moved in a circular pattern, producing a double-time pattern. The Live version of the Qube Shaker has a brighter, more pronounced attack than the Studio version. One side of the Qube is marked 'Top' so that you will always know which side is up.
The LP Qube Studio Shaker may look just like a block of wood, but some intriguing stuff is going on inside. When moved forward and backward, like a regular shaker, the Qube makes the sounds we've come to expect from a typical shaker. Moving it side to side produces brighter, more cutting sounds. However, the Qube's true ingenuity comes out when the shaker is moved in a circular pattern, producing a double-time pattern. The Studio Qube has a more reserved, softer tone than the Live version. One side of the Qube is marked 'Top' so that you will always know which side is up.
The Latin Percussion Gold Rock Shaker is designed to cut through live music with impact to deliver a loud, cutting sound.
The Latin Percussion Black Rock Shaker is designed to cut through live music with impact to deliver a loud, cutting sound.
Latin Percussion Plastic Egg Shaker LP RhythMix™ egg shakers * New design provides the quick, delicate and responsive shaker sounds that are desired by studio percussionists worldwide * Hold more than one in each hand to create new sounds and increase volume * Constructed of durable plastic and filled with non toxic steel shot - perfect for players of all ages * Available in a variety of colors and their unique construction method ensures they are the most durable egg shakers on the market today * Conforms to U.S. Toy Safety Standards ASTM F963-96A approved for ages two and up. * Patent Pending
LP RhythMix Chick-Itas - pair
These plastic shakers are made from colorful, wipe-clean plastic and are filled with non-toxic steel shot. Each block has a different pitch: high, medium, or low. Approved for ages 2 and up.
These plastic shakers are made from colorful, wipe-clean plastic and are filled with non-toxic steel shot. Each set includes a 12 giraffes, 12 rhinoceros, and 6 elephants. Approved for ages 2 and up.
These plastic shakers are made from colorful, wipe-clean plastic and are filled with non-toxic steel shot. Each set includes a giraffe, a rhinoceros, and an elephant. Approved for ages 2 and up.
Matador Mini Maracas
Matador Maracas
Joropo Maracas are incredibly hard to find in the United States, and they're really something special. Hand crafted in Fort Worth, TX, these maracas are modeled after the design found in the plains of Venezuela, specifically meant to accompany the Joropo musical style. The head is round, not ovaloid like standard salsa maracas, and the handle actually travels completely though the head and sticks out the top, changing the balance and feel dramatically - hence the 'Palo Cruzado' or 'Cross Stick' name. The result is an incredibly crisp 'chick' sound with every stroke, and when held correctly and played with correct technique, the result is truly unbelievable. Additional techniques can create an entire toolbox of sounds at your disposal.Each maraca is filled with imported Canna Indica seed, prized for its bouncy quality, and the handles are all lathed by hand. Along with the maracas and a protective case, you'll also receive a pamphlet demonstrating correct techniques, as well as a DVD that provides visual aid.This pair of maracas is constructed using acrylic, which makes the maracas nearly unbreakable and quite a bit brighter than the natural gourd model - perfect for ensemble work and for school studios. Tiny holes have been drilled the bottom to allow Canna Indica seed dust to escape.As these are individually constructed by a very small operation, the coloration of the acrylic may vary from pair to pair.
Joropo Maracas are incredibly hard to find in the United States, and they're really something special. Hand crafted in Fort Worth, TX, these maracas are modeled after the design found in the plains of Venezuela, specifically meant to accompany the Joropo musical style. The head is round, not ovaloid like standard salsa maracas, and the handle actually travels completely though the head and sticks out the top, changing the balance and feel dramatically - hence the 'Palo Cruzado' or 'Cross Stick' name. The result is an incredibly crisp 'chick' sound with every stroke, and when held correctly and played with correct technique, the result is truly unbelievable. Additional techniques can create an entire toolbox of sounds at your disposal.Each maraca is filled with imported Canna Indica seed, prized for its bouncy quality, and the handles are all lathed by hand. Along with the maracas and a protective case, you'll also receive a pamphlet demonstrating correct techniques, as well as a DVD that provides visual aid.This pair of maracas is constructed using exotic natural totumo gourds that have been chosen for their roundness, and are finished with a clear lacquer that makes them truly shine. The gourd heads produce an earthy, warm sound when shaken, and are the most traditional of the two models. Tiny holes have been drilled the bottom to allow Canna Indica seed dust to escape.
Egg Shakers are vital to every percussion collection. They have an extremely pronounced and crystal clear sound.
Everyone needs egg shakers. Meinl now offers a set of four shakers of graduating volume, for nearly any shaker situation. Color coded as follows - white: soft, grey: medium, red: loud, black: extra loud.
