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The Stagg Mexican style maracas are a great addition to any group. The high pitched percussive nature of these maracas cut through the mix to add a latin flavor that everyone is sure to enjoy.

The Tycoon Percussion TMP-B Plastic Maracas offer a narrow shell design for softer sounds and a tighter response. Features a wooden handle that fits comfortably in the player's hand. Matching pair. 12 inches tall.

LP Pro Maracas feature bright, loud sound with vibrant yellow, plastic shells and wood handles. They are the most imitated maracas around. Matched pairs of one high pitch and one low pitch to produce the classic maraca sound.

Although traditionally a Latin instrument, these maracas are used in all styles of music to cut through live performances. LP Pro Maracas feature bright, loud sound with vibrant yellow, plastic shells, and wood handles.

The Latin Percussion LP 281 Pro Maracas are the most imitated maracas around. They are offered in matched pairs of one high pitch and one low pitch. This variation in pitch is the way maracas were historically designed to produce the classic maraca sound. Although traditionally a Latin instrument, these maracas are used in all styles of music to cut through live performances. LP Pro Maracas feature bright, loud sound with vibrant yellow, plastic shells and wood handles. About LP Passion. It is the force which drives all human beings to achieve, to strive and to make their dreams come true.The story of Latin Percussion, Inc. is the passion of one man. A passion which drove him to create, innovate and unmistakably change the face of percussion forever. In 1956 a young mechanical engineer and avid photographer from the Bronx named Martin Cohen happened upon New York's famous Birdland jazz club. He walked in and was greeted by the sounds of Cal Tjader's hot Latin jazz. Cohen was so taken by the infectious music that he became a regular at the Monday night jam sessions, which were headed by flutist Herbie Mann with percussionists like Candido and Jose Mangual. It was Mangual in particular who was an inspiration to Cohen. Up until then, there was no role model that exemplified greatness, Cohen said. That's what I saw in Mangual, and that's what I wanted to be, somebody who had that mastery of something. Cohen became a student of the 1960's Latin scene, and soon wanted his own set of bongos. It was then that he learned about the politics of Latin percussion. Because of the government-imposed trade embargo against Cuba, finding good instruments in the United States was a difficult prospect at best. This obstacle did not dull the passion of young Cohen, however, and he put his engineering skills to use and created his own set of bongos. Using photos of Johnny Pacheco's bongos, he created his first prototype. Of course, practice makes perfect, and this first attempt was not exactly flawless. This was the beginning of my learning, Cohen said. I knew nothing about machining or about wood or metal working. The first wood bongo shell was cut on Friday, and by Monday it was a quarter of an inch smaller. I didn't realize it was wet wood which was cut and that it had to dry first. Undeterred by this initial setback, Cohen was soon delivering bongos and cowbells to musicians in brown paper bags, soliciting feedback and using the Latin nightclubs as his research and development labs. Cohen's self-described love affair with Latin music led to a tradition still in place at LP; the needs of performing musicians are placed ahead of everything else. Eventually Cohen received a contract to make cowbells for Rogers Drums and continued to sell bongos on consignment. He made a set of claves for Cha

The Tycoon Percussion TMWS Wood Shell Maracas offer a full size head design for loud, crisp sounds. Features a wood shell and a wooden handle that fits comfortably in the player's hand. Matching pair. 12 inches tall.

The Tycoon Percussion TMS Semi-Miniature Rawhide Shell Maracas are 7 inches tall and offer great sound and playability. Features a wooden handle that fits comfortably in the player's hand. Versatile instrument, great for studio recordings as well as for children's recreational use. Matching pair.

The Tycoon Percussion TMF Fiberglass Shell Maracas offer a round shell design for very loud, crisp sounds. Features a wooden handle that fits comfortably in the player's hand. Matching pair. 12 inches tall.

The LP389 Fiber Maracas are another LP innovation. Offered in matched pairs, the steel-ball fill delivers extra loud, crisp sound. The round, plastic shell design is perfect for the "swirling" sound created when the maracas are turned upside down and lightly rotated in a circular motion.