The Best Shakers 2025

1. Latin Percussion LP234BK Musical Shakers, Plastic Black

LP234-BK AFUCHE/CABASA MINI BLACK PLASTIC, Developed and introduced by LP over 40 years ago, the Afuche/Cabasa has become one of the most essential percussion instruments in history. Loops of steel bead are wrapped around a textured cylinder to produce a variety of scraping rhythmic patterns. Available in multiple sizes, this smaller version produces a softer volume and is perfect for smaller hands. 2-3/4" diameter Afuche/Casaba with plastic frame and handle

Latin Percussion LP234BK Musical Shakers, Plastic Black Mini plastic model designed for children, making it easy to handle and play Smaller than standard-size cabasa or afuche, perfect for young musicians Features a stainless steel bead chain that produces rhythmic percussive scraping sounds Equipped with plastic flanges and handle for enhanced control and softer volume effects Ideal for introducing kids to percussion instruments and fostering musical creativity

2. LP Glow-In-The-Dark Egg Shakers, 1 Pair

These LP Glow-In-The-Dark Egg Shakers are great fun for kids and adults alike. They're portable, so tote a few to the gig or to your drum circle or percussion gathering. The shakers are easy to hold even when you are already gripping sticks or a tambourine. These LP shakers emit a projective crisp tone great on stage, and are very mic-friendly in the studio. These reliable mini-shakers from Latin Percussion have certified safe inner shot and external housings.

Glow-in-the-dark, fun, portable shakers that are an effective tool for the stage or studio

3. Earlyears - Lock n Rock Linking Shakers

Get kids excited about rhythm with Earlyears Lock n Rock Linking Musical Shakers. The set comes with four different shakers that can be played separately or linked together and played all at once for a big musical treat. There is a tambourine, a bead shaker, bells and plastic cymbals that baby can grab and shake. These baby shakers are designed with large handles so children can easily grab onto them and shake to their hearts' content. As the baby shakes them, they make fun and stimulating sounds that will help the baby appreciate the sounds of music. These baby learning toys help to develop visual, auditory and fine motor skills.

Earlyears Lock n Rock Linking Shakers: Four fun musical shakers can be played separately or linked together Large handles make them easy to grab Baby shakers make stimulating sounds Shakers include a tambourine, a bead shaker, bells, and plastic cymbals Helps develop visual, auditory, fine motor and problem solving skills

4. Rhythm Band RB810W Wooden Castenets

Rhythm Band Wooden Castanets operate on an elastic cord which automatically opens the castanet each time it is closed. These brightly colored castanets can now be played without any previous instruction to produce an authentic Spanish tone.

Automatic hand castanet made of wood

5. MEINL The Night Cricket Sound Effect Amber

4 solid steel balls hit a cylindrical metal rod in quick succession, producing the realistic sound of crickets at night. A well-balanced grip makes it easy to hold and play.

A cricket sound effect

6. LIVE SHAKER-RED

Rhythm Tech RT2030 Live Shaker. Red The Live Shaker is 9" in length and is constructed from a seamless tube of hardened aluminum.It has a bright sound thats particularly suited for live use.

Brand:Rhythm Tech LIVE SHAKER-RED ItemNumber#RT2030

7. LP010-GLO, CHICKITAS - 1 PAIR GLOW IN THE DARK

Constructed of wipe-clean plastic

Model No : LP010-GLO UPC : 731201151931 Brand : LP Country of Origin : TW Color : White CHICKITAS - 1 PAIR GLOW IN THE DARK Filled with non-toxic steel shot Recharge the glow by placing in direct light (under a lamp or in the sun) The longer the shakers are in the light, the brighter they glow Chick-Itas safety approved for ages 2 & up Patented

8. Remo 9-Piece Assorted Fruit Shakers 9-Piece

These Remo fruit shakers are made of tough plastic filled with nontoxic beads and are available in a variety of types and sizes. Includes large apple, avocado, banana, lemon, orange, pear, small apple, plum, and small pear. Great fun musically and visually! Note: the Remo shakers are not intended to be used as toys by children under 6.

These Remo fruit shakers are made of tough plastic filled with nontoxic beads and are available in a variety of types and sizes Includes large apple, avocado, banana, lemon, orange, pear, small apple, plum, and small pear Great fun musically and visually! Note: the Remo shakers are not intended to be used as toys by children under 6

9. X8 Drums Fruit Shaker, Pineapple

The delicious pineapple fruit shaker sounds as good as it looks! Great percussion instrument for classrooms, drum circles and recording studios. About 3" diameter.

X8 Drums Fruit Shaker, Pineapple Packaged Quantity: 1 Maximum Number of Pieces: 1 Percussion Instrument Details: Shekere - 3" Height - 3" Width Percussion Instrument Details: Shekere - 3" Height - 3" Width Maximum Number of Pieces: 1

10. Meinl Percussion ESW-J-BK Plastic Jumbo Egg Shaker, Black

The Meinl Wood Egg Shaker is turned from wood and delivers a soft, yet rich, sound. It is perfect in situations that require clearly defined accents.

The Meinl Wood Egg Shaker is turned from wood and delivers a soft, yet rich, sound It is perfect in situations that require clearly defined accents