Shakers
Shekeres
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.
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FIBERGLASS SHEKERE
- Model Numbers
PSK-10
Pearl shekeres are precision formed to produce low bass tones when struck on the bottom and the adjustable tension beads produce a vibrant responsive sound. The shekere nets are hand-strung of hard plastic beads with a synthetic cord that allows the beads to move freely and gives the player complete control for the most complex rhythms.
The Pearl PSK-10 fiberglass model has increased volume and longer sustain than traditional gourd shekeres.
All Pearl shekeres have adjustable tension beads allowing you to vary the sound.
- SIZE
Caja/large 9" diameter
- MATERIAL
Fiberglass
- BEADS
Yellow, red, green
- FINISH
Black
FIBERGLASS SHEKERE
- Model Number
PBSK-70
Pearl's Fiberglass Shekere is molded to match the shape and sound of traditional gourd shekeres but with the durability and sound projection benefits of fiberglass. This medium-sized 10" shaker features a mesh of hand-strung beads that are fully adjustable and can be played in a variety of ways to produce different effects and textures. The shekere is finished in a rich brown to resemble a natural gourd.
- SIZE
Segundo/medium 10" diameter
- MATERIAL
Fiberglass
- BEADS
Black, yellow, red
- FINISH
Brown
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NATURAL GOURD SHEKERE
- Model Number
PSK-50FC
Pearl natural shekeres are formed to produce low bass tones when struck on the bottom and the adjustable tension beads produce a vibrant responsive sound. The shekere nets are hand-strung of hard plastic beads with a synthetic cord that allows the beads to move freely and gives the player complete control for the most complex rhythms.
All Pearl natural gourd shekeres have a black interior lining for added strength and include adjustable tension beads allowing you to vary the sound.
- SIZE
Uno/small 7" diameter
- MATERIAL
Natural gourd
- BEADS
Opaque black and green
Translucent green
- FINISH
Brown with clear coat lacquer
NATURAL GOURD SHEKERE
- Model Number
PSK-60FC
Pearl natural shekeres are formed to produce low bass tones when struck on the bottom and the adjustable tension beads produce a vibrant responsive sound. The shekere nets are hand-strung of hard plastic beads with a synthetic cord that allows the beads to move freely and gives the player complete control for the most complex rhythms.
All Pearl natural gourd shekeres have a black interior lining for added strength and include adjustable tension beads allowing you to vary the sound.
- SIZE
Segundo/medium 8" diameter
- MATERIAL
Natural gourd
- BEADS
Opaque black and red
Translucent red
- FINISH
Brown with clear coat lacquer
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NATURAL GOURD SHEKERE
- Model Number
PSK-70FC
Pearl natural shekeres are formed to produce low bass tones when struck on the bottom and the adjustable tension beads produce a vibrant responsive sound. The shekere nets are hand-strung of hard plastic beads with a synthetic cord that allows the beads to move freely and gives the player complete control for the most complex rhythms.
All Pearl natural gourd shekeres have a black interior lining for added strength and include adjustable tension beads allowing you to vary the sound.
- SIZE
Caja/large 9" diameter
- MATERIAL
Natural gourd
- BEADS
White, red, yellow
- FINISH
Brown with clear coat lacquer
