Detail 01
It's a shaker
Sound comes from loose fill moving inside a closed body. Speed sets the rhythm, arm force sets the volume.
Product detailSKU #1274115064582
NinoShake N Play
Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
A multi-colored hand shaker from Nino's entry-level line. Built for kids' music classes, circle time and casual group percussion rather than stage or studio work.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Preschool and elementary classroom percussion
- Starting a toddler on steady rhythm at home
- Drum circles where instruments get passed around
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Session players needing a controlled, articulate shaker sound
- Anyone expecting a full-size adult hand percussion instrument
- Quiet practice — a shaker has no volume control
What matters in use
The specifications, translated
Catalog numbers tell only part of the story. These are the details most likely to change how this product feels, sounds, or fits into a setup.
Detail 02
Multi-colored
Bright finish makes it easy for a child to spot and grab out of a classroom bin.
Detail 03
Nino brand
Nino is Meinl's education-focused line, aimed at classroom and beginner players rather than working percussionists.
Detail 04
Entry level
No technique to learn. Shake and it plays, which is why it works with kids who can't hold a stick yet.
Detail 05
$49.95
Sits above a basic egg shaker in price, so budget carefully if you're buying a full class set.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Pricing is per item — buying for a class means ordering multiples
- 02No volume control on a shaker; it will carry across a small room
- 03Small hand percussion around very young children needs supervision
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Is this good for toddlers?
Yes. It plays by shaking, so there's no technique barrier. Supervise very young children, as with any small handheld instrument.
02What color will I get?
It's finished in multiple colors rather than one solid color.
03How loud is it?
Shaker volume. It sits over an acoustic guitar or a group of singers, but won't cut through a drum kit.
04Do I need anything else to play it?
No. It's self-contained — no sticks, mallets, stands or mounting hardware involved.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
1 detailsBody & build
- Color
- Multi-Colored
