Gear4Music

Talking Shaker by Gear4music Small

Available from Gear4Music at £7.99 ($10).

The Talking Shaker by Gear4music Small is a compact percussion instrument suited to experimental production and percussion ensembles. Its wood construction is paired with cowhide skins giving you an acoustic sound with an unusual interactive twist. Simply squeeze the skins as you play to alter the pitch creating multiple sounds and a distinctive wah-like effect. This hands-on control makes it easy to add movement and variation to percussion parts. At just 2" this small version is easy to handle while you experiment with different squeezing pressures and playing techniques. Use it to introduce character to ensemble arrangements or explore less conventional percussion sounds when producing music. The simple design puts the focus on your playing letting you shape the pitch directly with your hands.

MGIN: MG-93RDSTSS