Percussion

The shekere's history begins in Africa where this unique instrument serves as a shaker, a rattle, and a drum. Traditionally made from hollowed gourds wrapped in a lattice of stones, the instrument was, and is, played by shaking or twisting it to get...

Listen to this instrument: LP Rock Shaker Designed to cut through live music with impact Metallic shell helps deliver a loud, cutting sound Unique fill cap allows players to adjust the amount or type of fill to personalize the sound Available in...

Listen to this instrument: LP Monsoon Rainmaker The LP Monsoon Rainmaker features solid wood construction and a sustained rain sound for approximately 25 seconds. Stands 24" Tall.

This 4-foot LP Bamboo Rainstick can really make it pour. Cascading stones create soothing downpour effects that can be played in a variety of ways. Invert the stick with a slight incline for a light, relaxing rain, or use a greater incline for a deep...

The LP Multi-Guiro is a compact, dual stainless steel metal g’‘’_’‘Σ_iro, and shaker all in one. LP Torpedo Scraper included. Features: Patented, compact, dual stainless steel surface, metal g’‘’_’‘Σ_iro, and shaker all in one One surface features...

The LP Multi-Guiro 2 is three instruments in one. One surface features large raised grooves, while the other side has a finer texture for tighter guiro sounds. The cylinder is filled with steel shot and has removable fill cap to adjust the volume of the...

LP Bar Chimes are designed for virtually any musical setting and are crafted from a specially formulated tempered aluminum alloy to provide bright sound and great tonal diversity. The natural wood bars are made from select hardwood with a satin finish...

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Watch a Video Demonstration of the LP Finger Shot Shakers LP's original One Shot Shaker was a revolution in shaker design. With its single live striking area, it gave percussionists the ability to play complex rhythms with a precision that was...

LP's One Shot Shaker uses a patented design with a single “live” striking area that enables the playing of forward, or down-strokes only without shadow or “ghost” strokes. They produce a satisfying delicate sound which is perfect...

Twist Shakers are a twin set of shakers that have a patented twisting lock mechanism that allows the player to play them as a set or one in each hand.

    The LP Soft Shake is the Softest sounding shaker that Latin Percussion makes, perfect for recording or when a delicate sound is needed. Features Softest sounding shaker LP makes Perfect for recording or when a delicate...

Listen to this instrument: LP Shake-It 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...

Listen to the LP Professional Castanets: LP offers three styles of professional castanets designed to meet the needs of any percussionist. Percussionists and drummers really appreciate the convenience of LP's handle mounted castanets which make...

The LP LP427 Castanets Machine is an easily mountable accessory designed for ease-of-use and awesome sound.   You can play these hands free and create fun, articulate rhythms. This machine is made from extremely resonant and durable materials...

The LP Vibra-Slap was the first of numerous patents granted to Latin Percussion. It has appeared in more recordings, soundtracks, and advertisements than any sound effect ever made. As with many other LP products, the Vibra-Slap was conceived as a...

Listen to this instrument: LP Fiber Maracas The LP Fiber Maracas feature a steel-ball fill that delivers extra loud, crisp sound. Features: Another LP innovation Offered in matched pairs, the steel-ball fill delivers extra loud, crisp sound The...

Listen to this instrument: LP Go-Jo Percussion Bag The LP Go-Jo Percussion Bag is a simple percussion instrument that offers a huge variety of percussion sounds. Beat it, shake it, toss it... fun for all types of music! Features The...

Listen to this instrument: LP Tri-Tone Samba Whistle The patented LP Tri-Tone Samba Whistle originated in Brazil and is a standard element to today's dance music. This whistle allows the player to create three distinct, complementary...

Step your Guiro game up with the LP Pro Guiro Scraper. This scraper has a high-quality, solid wood handle and metal scrapers jutting out for excellent scraping tone and playability. The stiff metal bristles come in a closed fan for a clean, crisp...

LP Triangles are made from heat-tempered, high-alloy steel for bright and clear performance. Available in three sizes, all include a nylon hanging string and two strikers.LP Triangles are made from heat-tempered, high-alloy steel for bright and clear...

Listen to this instrument: LP Professional Merengue GÌã_ira The LP Professional Merengue GÌã_ira is designed to deliver a raspy sound with bright overtones when played using the included traditionally designed scraper...

Following the success of its original, full-size Merengue Guira, LP has introduced a smaller version that features and open-ended design and a tightly textured surface for a unique scraping sound that is higher in pitch than its predecessor. The LP Mini...

Listen to this instrument: LP Refillable Maracas The LP Refillable Maracas allow players to customize their sounds by removing the head to add or remove the fill inside. Features: Allow players to customize their sounds Twist off the handles to...

The most imitated maracas around Offered in matched pairs of one high pitch and one low pitch This variation in pitch is the way maracas were historically designed to produce the classic maraca sound Traditionally a Latin instrument, these maracas...

The LP Pro Cowbell Beater is made from Ash and features a contoured handle.

Listen to this instrument: LP Traditional Clave, Maple The LP Traditional Exotic Hardwood Clave is made of kiln dried Exotic Hardwood hardwood. Clave and striker are the same size and produce a sharp clicking tone with a moderate pitch. Features: ...

Listen to this instrument: LP Traditional Clave, Maple The LP Traditional Maple Clave is made of kiln dried Maple hardwood. Clave and striker are the same size and produce a sharp clicking tone with a moderate pitch. Features: Kiln dried Maple...

CLEARANCE: Overstock item. Ships in original packaging. Clave (pronounced clah' vay) is the rhythmic pattern that forms the basis of Latin music. Clave is phrased in what is known as a 3⁄2 (forward clave) or 2⁄3 (backward clave) feel. That...

The LP Super Guiro is designed to have the shape, feel, and sound quality of the natural gourd version with perfectly spaced grooves for consistent sound. Scrapers included. Features: Designed to eliminate the durability issues inherent with the natural...

Listen to this instrument: LP Afuche Cabasa, Standard, Wood LP Afuche Cabasa, Large, Wood LP Afuche Cabasa, Deluxe, Wood The LP Afuche⨠Cabasa, Martin Cohen's second patented invention, was developed nearly thirty years ago. It...

LP's Agogo Bells are a pair of steel bells connected by a U-shaped steel handle. The bells are pitched a minor third apart and are used to play various Afro-Brazilian patterns. Made in the USA, they feature a bright, uniform timbre with medium to loud...

Listen to this instrument: LP Mambo Cowbell LP Salsa Cowbells are hand-crafted in the LP tradition and are specifically designed for use in Latin music. They offer livelier sounds than other drier LP bells and have become extremely...

Listen to this instrument: LP Black Beauty Sr. Cowbell The LP Black Beauty Sr. Cowbell is tuned a whole step lower in pitch than its namesake, moderately dry sound with dynamic projection. Features Similar shape as its namesake, but...

The LP Vibra-Slap was the first of numerous patents granted to Latin Percussion. It has appeared in more recordings, soundtracks, and advertisements than any sound effect ever made. As with many other LP products, the Vibra-Slap was conceived as a...

The LP Vibra-Slap was the first of numerous patents granted to Latin Percussion. It has appeared in more recordings, soundtracks, and advertisements than any sound effect ever made. As with many other LP products, the Vibra-Slap was conceived as a...

The LP Wood Cowbell Beater is constructed with Siam Oak in a straight dowell-shaped design for big sound and responsive play. It's simple shape and rounded edges create more powerful and precise cowbell tones. Features: Straight dowel shaped Safety...

LP Cowbells are handmade in the USA using the same exact specifications developed by LP Founder Martin Cohen over 40 years ago. All LP cowbells are crafted from premium quality steel and specially developed tooling with careful attention given to...

Its high pitch and bright sound have made the LP Black Beauty one of the greatest selling cowbells in history. It easily cuts through in live environments and moderate overtones make it perfect for the studio. Made in the USA, the bell features...