Shaker and cowbell are probably the most important instruments in an auxiliary percussion setup. You may have been thinking congas or bongo, but I’m here to help you find the best shaker and cowbell because these two types of instruments will be played a lot and you want to sound good often.
A percussion bag could have three or more shakers to accommodate the range of dynamics and sounds a set list may deserve. The following list made up of shakers I own, have used, or are on my wish list.
Softer Shakers
Latin Percussion Twist Shaker – Soft
Latin Percussion Twist Shaker – Medium
Latin Percussion Twist Shaker – Loud
Meinl Luis Conte Artist Series Studio Shaker – Red
Meinl Luis Conte Artist Series Live Shaker – Black
Meinl Luis Conte Artist Series Stadium Shaker – Gray
Louder Shakers
Latin Percussion LP440 Shake-It Shaker
Rhythm Tech Live Shaker – Blue
Pearl 7.5-inch Hex Ganza – Long
Egg Shakers
Meinl Percussion 4-piece Egg Shaker Set
Meinl Egg Shaker Assortment (24-pack)
Latin Percussion LP Sugar Skull – Black
Caxixi
Meinl Percussion Caxixi – Medium
Meinl Percussion Caxixi – Large
Maracas
Latin Percussion Professional Maracas
Meinl MSM2 Mini Rawhide Maracas
Latin Percussion Salsa Rawhide Maracas
Miscellaneous Shakers
Pearl PTG20 Tang-Tang Shaker Pair
Pearl PBBDSKRH Bendo Nut Shaker
Meinl Percussion Pala Shaker – Large
Pearl PBGLKEN Kenari Nut Bracelet Shaker
Meinl Percussion Foot Shaker – Black
Toca Percussion Cabasa with Shaker
Shekere
Toca Fiberglass Shekere
Meinl SHK Shekere
