Detail 01
Seed rattle, not a sealed shaker
Loose seeds hitting the outside give a broader, scratchier attack than the tight hiss of a closed egg shaker.
Product detailSKU #1274228073549
Overseas ConnectionGhana Nylon Togo Seed Rattle Natural 10 x 4 in.
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
A Ghanaian-style seed rattle, 10 x 4 inches, with a nylon body. A hand percussion voice for players adding texture rather than a kit piece.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Adding a dry shaker layer over acoustic guitar or drum circle grooves
- Hand percussion players wanting an African-style rattle sound
- Recording sessions needing a rattle texture a shaker egg cannot cover
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Players who want a tuned or pitched percussion instrument
- Kit drummers looking for something mountable on hardware
- Anyone needing a quiet practice shaker — this projects
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
Nylon
Synthetic netting and cord hold up to sweat and handling better than natural fiber, which frays and stretches over time.
Detail 03
10 x 4 in.
Big enough to grip and swing two-handed. Bigger body means lower, louder rattle than a palm-sized shaker.
Detail 04
Played by hand, no hardware
Sound comes from how you strike and shake it — thigh, palm and wrist all give different attacks.
Detail 05
Natural finish
Undyed, so color and grain vary piece to piece. Yours will not match a photo exactly.
Detail 06
$27.99
Entry price for a hand rattle. Cheap enough to keep one in the studio and one in the gig bag.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01No bag, stand or mount included — it is a hand instrument
- 02Loose seeds mean it rattles in transit; wrap it if that matters
- 03Natural materials vary in size, weight and tone from piece to piece
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01How is this different from an egg shaker?
The seeds are on the outside of the body rather than sealed inside, so you get a sharper, louder rattle with more attack instead of a smooth hiss.
02How do you play it?
Hold the body in one hand and control the seeds with the other, or shake and strike it against your palm or thigh for different accents.
03Is it loud enough for a drum circle?
Yes. At 10 inches it projects well over hand drums, which is why the exposed-seed design exists.
04Will the seeds fall off over time?
The nylon cord is more durable than natural fiber, but any seed rattle is a wear item. Strands can be restrung if they break.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
1 detailsBody & build
- Color
- Natural
