African Music Instruments - Set of 6
Item # AFINT
Westco Educational Products
$169.99
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Description
Ages 4+ / Grades PreK+
Add a unique beat, rattle, and shake to your classroom! Set of 6 authentic African instruments includes:
<bold>Nigerian Shekere</bold>
<bold>Ghanaian Caxixi Rattle</bold>
<bold>Ghanaian Calabash Rattle</bold>
<bold>Nigerian Agogo Bell</bold>
<bold>African Piccolo Cabasa</bold>
<bold>Ghanaian Musical Ball</bold>
<bold>Nigerian Shekere</bold>
- Measures 5"-6"Dia.
- Made from the thickest gourds, selected for extra durability and ease of playing
- Shekeres may be played in many ways: by shaking, twisting, tapping, pulling on the netting, etc.
- Each one has a unique sound, size and shape
<bold>Ghanaian Caxixi Rattle</bold>
- Measures 8"H
- Woven out of river grass and colored with fabric dyes in Ghana, West Africa
- Two different sounds: Shake the rattle on its side and turn it so the pebbles hit the calabash, or just hit the side of the rattle
- Experiment with different ways of shaking it to get different sounds and rhythms
- Each rattle is unique in color, shape and sound
<bold>Ghanaian Calabash Rattle</bold>
- Measures approx. 4-1/2"Dia x 8-1/4"L
- Handmade in Ghana, West Africa
- Made from a gourd with a woven cane base and handle
- Filled with pebbles, bottle caps or seeds to create a bell-like sound
- Try shaking, turning and tapping the rattle to discover the variety of sounds you can create
- Each rattle is unique in color, shape and sound
<bold>Nigerian Agogo Bell</bold>
- Measures 10-1/2"L
- Features two bells with distinct pitches
- Can be played with included mallet.
<bold>African Piccolo Cabasa</bold>
- Measures 2-3/4"Dia. x 6"L
- The piccolo cabasa is a smaller, higher pitched version of a full-size cabasa; perfect for early learners
- Features a unique ergonomic handle that makes it easier and more comfortable for a child to play
- Made of wood, with a black painted finish and 6 rows of metal beads
<bold>Ghanaian Musical Ball</bold>
- Measures approx. 4-1/2"Dia.
- Similar to egg shakers
- Made from small, hollowed out pumpkin gourds
- Filled with pebbles, sea-shells or bottle caps to create a unique sound
- Each music ball is unique in color, shape and sound
- SEL: Supports social emotional development and social emotional learning.
- CALM-DOWN TOOLS: Use this in conjunction with other calm-down tools to create a place of peace in your classroom.
Specifications
Brand Name
Westco Educational Products
Age / Grade
Ages 4+ / Grades PreK+
Alias
AFINT
Assembly Required
No
Manufacturer
Westco Educational Products
UPC
881970505005
MPN
KI3226-EX
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Description
African Music Instruments - Set of 6
$169.99
Ages 4+ / Grades PreK+
Add a unique beat, rattle, and shake to your classroom! Set of 6 authentic African instruments includes:
<bold>Nigerian Shekere</bold>
<bold>Ghanaian Caxixi Rattle</bold>
<bold>Ghanaian Calabash Rattle</bold>
<bold>Nigerian Agogo Bell</bold>
<bold>African Piccolo Cabasa</bold>
<bold>Ghanaian Musical Ball</bold>
<bold>Nigerian Shekere</bold>
- Measures 5"-6"Dia.
- Made from the thickest gourds, selected for extra durability and ease of playing
- Shekeres may be played in many ways: by shaking, twisting, tapping, pulling on the netting, etc.
- Each one has a unique sound, size and shape
<bold>Ghanaian Caxixi Rattle</bold>
- Measures 8"H
- Woven out of river grass and colored with fabric dyes in Ghana, West Africa
- Two different sounds: Shake the rattle on its side and turn it so the pebbles hit the calabash, or just hit the side of the rattle
- Experiment with different ways of shaking it to get different sounds and rhythms
- Each rattle is unique in color, shape and sound
<bold>Ghanaian Calabash Rattle</bold>
- Measures approx. 4-1/2"Dia x 8-1/4"L
- Handmade in Ghana, West Africa
- Made from a gourd with a woven cane base and handle
- Filled with pebbles, bottle caps or seeds to create a bell-like sound
- Try shaking, turning and tapping the rattle to discover the variety of sounds you can create
- Each rattle is unique in color, shape and sound
<bold>Nigerian Agogo Bell</bold>
- Measures 10-1/2"L
- Features two bells with distinct pitches
- Can be played with included mallet.
<bold>African Piccolo Cabasa</bold>
- Measures 2-3/4"Dia. x 6"L
- The piccolo cabasa is a smaller, higher pitched version of a full-size cabasa; perfect for early learners
- Features a unique ergonomic handle that makes it easier and more comfortable for a child to play
- Made of wood, with a black painted finish and 6 rows of metal beads
<bold>Ghanaian Musical Ball</bold>
- Measures approx. 4-1/2"Dia.
- Similar to egg shakers
- Made from small, hollowed out pumpkin gourds
- Filled with pebbles, sea-shells or bottle caps to create a unique sound
- Each music ball is unique in color, shape and sound
- SEL: Supports social emotional development and social emotional learning.
- CALM-DOWN TOOLS: Use this in conjunction with other calm-down tools to create a place of peace in your classroom.
Specifications
African Music Instruments - Set of 6
$169.99
Brand Name
Westco Educational Products
Age / Grade
Ages 4+ / Grades PreK+
Alias
AFINT
Assembly Required
No
Manufacturer
Westco Educational Products
UPC
881970505005
MPN
KI3226-EX
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$169.99
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African Music Instruments - Set of 6
$169.99