Shekere
At X8 Drums, we believe that there’s nothing more fun than playing a hand drum or handheld percussion instrument. The shekere is no exception. This West African instrument is traditionally made from a dried and hollowed gourd wrapped by a net of cords with hand-strung beads. Commonly used for folkoric traditions and in various styles of music, including West African and Afro-Cuban music, shekeres can be shaken, twisted, tossed, scratched, slapped, and tapped to create a variety of sound effects and rhythmic depth.
Expand your percussion sound by browsing our extensive collection of shekeres! X8 Drums offers both traditional gourd shekeres for a truly authentic sound and fiberglass shekeres for more reliable strength and durability. No matter which type of shekere you choose, you can trust that we’ve hand-picked all of our shekeres from brands with a reputation for delivering quality sound and detailed design.
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LP Munyungo Pro Shakere
Latin Percussion
$249.99Designed in conjunction with legendary LP artist Daryl "Munyungo" Jackson, this shekere features a fiberglass body molded from a hand-selected organic gourd that provides an authentic feel and maximum durability. The complex lattice of Jenigor beads...LP486$249.99 -
Toca Fiberglass Shekere, Black and White
Toca Percussion
MSRP: $200.00$129.99The Toca Percussion Fiberglass Shekere features a black fiberglass shell with hand-strung white plastic beads. Dimensions: 15" Tall x 9" Width (approximate) Durable fiberglass body produce deep bass tones when played with the palm of the hand...T2151BMSRP: $200.00$129.99 -
Toca Coconut Shekere with Plastic Beads
Toca Percussion
MSRP: $46.90$27.20A coconut shell and handle with a net of small plastic beads on the outside that rattle against the hollow body. Color and size will vary.T-CSGBMSRP: $46.90$27.20 -
LP High Hat Shekere
Latin Percussion
$159.99Drummers and percussionists have long enjoyed the ability to play bells, blocks, and tambourines using LP's legendary Gajate Bracket and a bass drum pedal. Now LP and noted artist/educator Michael Spiro have collaborated on a device that brings the...LP485$159.99 -
LP Jim Greiner Shekere
Latin Percussion
$169.99Old World Meets High Tech: The LP Jim Greiner Shekere Jim Greiner is highly respected as a percussion performer and educator. He's dedicated himself to promoting the physical, mental, and emotional benefits of playing percussion to people from all walks...LP484$169.99 -
LP Pro Shekere
Latin Percussion
$159.99The 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...LP483$159.99