Percussion

Old World Meets High Tech: The LP Jim Greiner Shekere Jim Greiner is highly respected as a percussion performer and educator. He's dedicated himself to promoting the physical, mental, and emotional benefits of playing percussion to people from all walks...

The shekere's history begins in Africa where this unique instrument serves as a shaker, a rattle, and a drum. Traditionally made from hollowed gourds wrapped in a lattice of stones, the instrument was, and is, played by shaking or twisting it to get...

Listen to this instrument: LP Traditional Cabasa Before LP created the LP Afuche® Cabasa, only fragile cabasas existed. These were made from coconut shells and a lattice of seeds strung with wire. LP created the LP...

Listen to this instrument: LP Rock Shaker Designed to cut through live music with impact Metallic shell helps deliver a loud, cutting sound Unique fill cap allows players to adjust the amount or type of fill to personalize the sound Available in...

Listen to this instrument: LP Monsoon Rainmaker The LP Monsoon Rainmaker features solid wood construction and a sustained rain sound for approximately 25 seconds. Stands 24" Tall.

The LP Crystal Rainstick is made from high strength transparent plastic and steel fill for a dramatically loud rain sound that cuts through live performances. FEATURES 18" Tall High-strength, transparent plastic Steel fill

This 4-foot LP Bamboo Rainstick can really make it pour. Cascading stones create soothing downpour effects that can be played in a variety of ways. Invert the stick with a slight incline for a light, relaxing rain, or use a greater incline for a deep...

The LP Multi-Guiro is a compact, dual stainless steel metal g’‘’_’‘Σ_iro, and shaker all in one. LP Torpedo Scraper included. Features: Patented, compact, dual stainless steel surface, metal g’‘’_’‘Σ_iro, and shaker all in one One surface features...

The LP Multi-Guiro 2 is three instruments in one. One surface features large raised grooves, while the other side has a finer texture for tighter guiro sounds. The cylinder is filled with steel shot and has removable fill cap to adjust the volume of the...

The LP Bell Tree (LP450) has 26 brass bells ranging from high to low pitch offers a range of sounds and possibilities for all styles of music. Introduced in the 50's by the late Carrol Bratman, the original "sound-effects" man An essential piece of...

LP Bar Chimes are designed for virtually any musical setting and are crafted from a specially formulated tempered aluminum alloy to provide bright sound and great tonal diversity. Concert Chimes are strung in a manner that allows the bars to move freely...

LP Bar Chimes are designed for virtually any musical setting and are crafted from a specially formulated tempered aluminum alloy to provide bright sound and great tonal diversity. The natural wood bars are made from select hardwood with a satin finish...

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Durable and dynamic "

Watch a Video Demonstration of the LP Finger Shot Shakers LP's original One Shot Shaker was a revolution in shaker design. With its single live striking area, it gave percussionists the ability to play complex rhythms with a precision that was...

LP's One Shot Shaker uses a patented design with a single “live” striking area that enables the playing of forward, or down-strokes only without shadow or “ghost” strokes. They produce a satisfying delicate sound which is perfect...

Twist Shakers are a twin set of shakers that have a patented twisting lock mechanism that allows the player to play them as a set or one in each hand.

    The LP Soft Shake is the Softest sounding shaker that Latin Percussion makes, perfect for recording or when a delicate sound is needed. Features Softest sounding shaker LP makes Perfect for recording or when a delicate...

Listen to this instrument: LP Shake-It The LP Shake-It is a compact, durable, metal shaker that's great for a wide variety of musical situations. Shake it easy for lighter sounds or shake it harder to cut through live music with ease...

The LP Finger Cymbals are handmade of a special cast bronze alloy, measure 2-1⁄2" in diameter and have a clear, delicate, pure sound. Each cymbal is mounted to a convenient finger strap that makes it easy to hold. Sold in pairs.

For an extra snap to your sound, grab the LP Cajon Castanets and start jamming with a solid crack and percussive quality. The Castanets easily attach to the side of any Cajon with the LP double-faced Velcro attachment. The unique O-ring design provides...

The LP LP427 Castanets Machine is an easily mountable accessory designed for ease-of-use and awesome sound.   You can play these hands free and create fun, articulate rhythms. This machine is made from extremely resonant and durable materials...

The LP Vibra-Slap was the first of numerous patents granted to Latin Percussion. It has appeared in more recordings, soundtracks, and advertisements than any sound effect ever made. As with many other LP products, the Vibra-Slap was conceived as a...

Listen to this instrument: LP Rawhide Maracas The LP Rawhide Maracas have a very dry sound, and in the hands of the best Salseros, can create the rhythmic drive to propel the most dynamic bands. Features: Sold in matched pairs and have natural...

Listen to this instrument: LP Macho Maracas The LP Macho Maracas feature extra wide rawhide shells with a lacquered finish for a dry, yet lively sound. Features: Natural rawhide shells and wooden handles. Their shells are wider than...

Listen to this instrument: LP Salsa Maracas (Rawhide) The LP Salsa Maracas have a crisp, yet full sound due to specially prepared rawhide shells and new fill material. Features: Create the rhythmic drive to propel the most dynamic bands New...

Listen to this instrument: LP Puerto Rican Salsa Maracas The LP Puerto Rican Salsa Maracas will allow you to create the rhythmic drive to propel the most dynamic bands. The new crisp, yet full sound is due to specially prepared rawhide shells and...

Listen to this instrument: LP Fiber Maracas The LP Fiber Maracas feature a steel-ball fill that delivers extra loud, crisp sound. Features: Another LP innovation Offered in matched pairs, the steel-ball fill delivers extra loud, crisp sound The...

LP Professional 10-inch Tambourines have sonically matched, American-made nickel silver alloy jingles that produce a vintage sound reminiscent of the tambourines used throughout the Sixties and Seventies. FEATURES Eight pairs of nickel-silver jingles...

Listen to this instrument: LP Go-Jo Percussion Bag The LP Go-Jo Percussion Bag is a simple percussion instrument that offers a huge variety of percussion sounds. Beat it, shake it, toss it... fun for all types of music! Features The...

Listen to this instrument: LP Tri-Tone Samba Whistle The patented LP Tri-Tone Samba Whistle originated in Brazil and is a standard element to today's dance music. This whistle allows the player to create three distinct, complementary...

Step your Guiro game up with the LP Pro Guiro Scraper. This scraper has a high-quality, solid wood handle and metal scrapers jutting out for excellent scraping tone and playability. The stiff metal bristles come in a closed fan for a clean, crisp...

Listen to this instrument: LP Prestige Line Cowbell LP Cowbells are handmade in the USA using the same exact specifications developed by LP Founder Martin Cohen over 40 years ago. All LP cowbells are crafted from premium quality...

Watch a Video Demonstration of the LP One-Handed Triangle Thanks to the imagination of Doug Hinrichs (percussionist with the Tony Award-winning Broadway musical In The Heights) and the creative talents of the LP design team, the humble triangle has...

One of the driving rhythmic forces in a Merengue band Guiro Scraper Large stainless-steel Guiro features a hollow, open-ended design with a tightly textured surface that gives a raspy sound with bright overtones Significantly louder, coarser,...

Listen to this instrument: LP Professional Merengue GÌã_ira The LP Professional Merengue GÌã_ira is designed to deliver a raspy sound with bright overtones when played using the included traditionally designed scraper...

Following the success of its original, full-size Merengue Guira, LP has introduced a smaller version that features and open-ended design and a tightly textured surface for a unique scraping sound that is higher in pitch than its predecessor. The LP Mini...

The LP Mini Rawhide Maracas, Puerto Rican Flag Style are compact, beautifully colored, and very comfortable to play. These little 5-3/4" tall Maracas sound great and come with a smooth wood handle for easy playing. They provide excellent sound from the...

Listen to this instrument: LP Mini Rawhide Maracas The LP Mini Rawhide Maracas measure just 5-3/4" tall but still provide excellent sound with natural hand-stretched rawhide shells. Features: Miniature rawhide maracas, just 5-3/4" tall Excellent...

Listen to this instrument: LP Refillable Maracas The LP Refillable Maracas allow players to customize their sounds by removing the head to add or remove the fill inside. Features: Allow players to customize their sounds Twist off the handles to...