Meinl Percussion

Meinl Percussion SH88BK Aluminum Octagonal Shaker, Medium, BlackOUR MOST RELAXED GRIP: the octagonal shape lets you hold the shaker with a much looser grip than large round shakers; the shaker will naturally rest in your fingertips without you needing to squeeze tightWHY IT MATTERS: putting pressure on shakers alters their tone and volume—this can happen more with large round shakers to avoid slippage; now you can determine your sound by changing the pressure because you want to—instead of having toDRIVING THE SOUND: an aluminum body produces crisp middle to high range tone with articulate response from the straight edges; fine shaped internal filling delivers a nice spread of sound without being too harsh or too sloshyWHERE TO PLAY: use for acoustic sets, under microphones in louder live settings, recording, jam sessions, or with a worship team; dynamics are versatile from louder accents that fill space to soft motions for light, jazzy balladsOF NOTE: its aluminum build cuts down weight but is also very durable, so it's lightweight but will stand up to heavy touring, energetic live shows, or whatever you need it forSIZE: 7 1/2" L x 2" W (medium size); there are three sizes available (small, medium, large); pitch gets lower as you go up in sizeTHE TAKEAWAY: great handling, variety of response, and durability make this a highly versatile instrument in a small package