The shekere is a West African percussion instrument consisting of a dried gourd with a woven netting of beads covering the gourd. The instrument is commonly used in West African and Latin American music and can also be heard in many popular forms of music. Pearl offers both natural gourd and synthetic shekeres in a variety of sizes. The instrument is played by slapping the bottom of the gourd and by shaking and twisting the netting in rhythmic patterns. The adjustable netting can the tightened for a quick response or loosened for a sloppy feel.

Designed in conjunction with master percussionist Bart Fermie, Pearl Shakerines and Ganzeiros offer three sounds in one handheld instrument: A shaker, caxixi, and tambourine. Combine one in each hand for a complete percussion ensemble effect never thought possible by just one player.

Shake, rattle and roll. Pearl offers an extensive line of diverse and musical shakers that will add color and texture to any musical arrangement. Shakers come in all shapes and sizes and percussionists need a variety of sounds and effects in the tool box to be ready to answer the call.From a simple egg shaker to the layered sounds of Pearl's Triple shaker, we've got you covered.

Designed in conjunction with master percussionist Bart Fermie, Pearl’s Ago-Sha allows the multi-faceted percussionist to achieve a variety of sounds. This two-in-one instrument combines the shaker sound of a Ganza with the pitched sound of an Agogo. Available in low and high tones, The Ago-Sha comes with a built-in striker on the Agogo.

Designed in conjunction with master percussionist Bart Fermie, Pearl’s Tang-Tang are a high and low pair of unique shakers that incorporate a Caxixi–Style Plate and Wooden “Clacker”.

The Awakening Series has been expanded to include a series of natural nut shakers that provide earthy tones that complement the series. Kenari, Bendo, and Pangi nuts range in size from small, medium, and large and each size possesses unique sound properties that are utilized in the shakers. Kenari nuts are the smallest and their hard triangular exterior becomes a miniature sound chamber when played. The Kenari Nut Windchime features 26 strands of Kenari nuts with 6 nuts per strand. The Kenari Nut Shaker is 7” long and features 22 strands of nuts with 6 nuts per strand and a 5” nylon wrapped Rattan handle. The new Kenari Nut Bracelet Shaker features 14 individually strung Kenari nuts that can be worn by musicians to layer sounds while playing instruments like guitar or cajon.