Best hand percussion according to redditors

You know, the thing is, this isn't a musical instrument, it's a toy. It's kind of like one of those teddy bears, where you pull a string, and it says "Hello". He would probably be amused by it, and would think that you were very thoughtful, but I don't see him actually seeing it as a musical instrument.

If you decide that you'd rather want a real musical instrument, there are some options:

If your price range tops out at the ~$60 the roll up drum mat would cost, then you can maybe get a cheap cajon, something like this. It won't be professional grade, but it will be a reasonably versatile instrument. This is probably something like the drum equivalent of the acoustic guitar one would play next to a campfire. If he's the tinkerer / DIY-er type, maybe a "make your own cajon kit" is an option too.

If you are willing to stretch the budget to a bit over $100, then you could obviously afford a much better cajon, but also some sample pads start to come into the picture. The KAT KTMP-1 is reasonably well regarded, and pretty cheap. It can be extended with a kcik pedal, and a hi-hat controller, so it can somewhat feel like playing a drumset. There are some other options, like this one from Alesis but those are starting to get expensive. Some drummers actually use sample pads as part of their acoustic setup for additional effects, so something like this is not necessarily just a temporary thing until he gets a kit, but maybe something that would see some use even in conjunction with a kit.

Beat the system, use a rainstick.

[Goat Toes] (http://www.amazon.com/Goat-Toe-Rattle-U%C3%B1as-Bracelet/dp/B003ZJKUVM)
Africa themed show during the percussion break.

It's some kind of wood percussion instrument (perhaps a frog), with a lot of pitch correction, speed increase, and other pieces of audio engineering

Also, there's many videos on how people for movies will get sound effects, very interesting to watch:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UO3N_PRIgX0

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=elcOxmCBr3U

An Egg Shaker. Seriously, easiest way to get unique shakes and rhythm is just do them yourself instead of clicking them in in your DAW

I'm an audio engineer and i love recording instruments

So literally ANY musical instrument that carry's a tune or a unique sound is always my favorite gift, I just hook my mic up and work some magic in my DAW


It doesnt even have to be expensive either - A little 10$ thumb piano was one of the favorite gifts I've ever gotten, I could unscrew the thing holding the keys down and tune it to any scale or pattern i wanted. So even if it came out of tune i could tune it

I totally hope one day someone gets me one of these It would make me so happy.

I honestly dont think i could get tired of getting musical instruments as gifts, But i dont think i want to test that theory haha.

Just, as a left handed player, dont get me a guitar. The first thing I'll end up asking is "The place you bought that from offers returns... right?"

this one

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This might be what you're looking for.

Those are goat claws! Kind of hard to get now, I hear. I picked up a ring of them at some drum shop years ago. Great sound on the hi-hats, and it adds some nice "crunch" when you play the hats with the foot.

This is a little less authentic than what's in the video, but it's a start and will get you to a similar place - http://www.steveweissmusic.com/product/meinl-foot-rattle/percussion-shakers

EDIT: Apparently they're called "chapchas!"

https://www.amazon.com/Goat-Toe-Rattle-U%C3%B1as-Bracelet/dp/B003ZJKUVM

http://www.argentinamall.com/en/percussion-instruments/sheep-hooves-chapchas-1-pair-p-11506.html

http://www.chichesterinc.com/Noisemakers.htm

Instead of buying something new, explore hitting your drums in different ways. The edge, middle, and dead center of a drum or cymbal give very different sounds. Also, watch how you hit your bass drum. Does the beater stay on the head (called burying the beater, usually what happens you play heel up) or does it hit the head and then come of(usually with heel down)? Whatever it does, try the opposite.

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One of the jingle tamborine things for the hi hat stand can add some color to your hi hat playing.
(https://smile.amazon.com/Meinl-Percussion-HTHH2B-BK-Headliner-Tambourine/dp/B00B59A5VO?sa-no-redirect=1)

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Cut an old drum head out of the hoop and put it on your snare to get that dead fat reverby sound, or put your wallet or a wash cloth for a little bit of dampening. Do the same thing to your floor tom to get an 808 kick type sound.

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Put a small chain on your ride cymbal to get a sizzle rivet sound without actually putting rivets on the cymbal.

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Get some brushes or some hot rods.

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Get a set of these. https://www.amazon.com/Remo-RemOs-Tone-Control-Rings/dp/B0002J6H2Y

I use a bell similar to this.

The guy I bought my crystals from told me he bought his online for about $120+ if i remember correctly. It was probably glass/ceramic and was pretty big though. But then again, occult stuff isn't really a big thing in my country so I'll have to buy mine online. So chances are it could be close to $100 with shiping if I decide to get one.

Edit: Found it on Amazon. It's this one. I also found some for like 20-30 bucks. Though those are metal and are like 3.7 inches.

https://www.amazon.com/Frosted-Chakra-Crystal-Singing-included/dp/B07PKLFWRL/ref=mp_s_a_1_2_sspa?keywords=singing+bowls&qid=1562033104&s=gateway&sr=8-2-spons&psc=1

Meinl has kits. I purchased one and assembled/stained it myself.

You can buy them on Amazon

Here are a few pics of mine: one
two
three

Cheaper and more customization if you already have wood glue, clamps, etc..
I also highly recommend an orbit sander.

with the banana? that's a banana shaker: http://www.amazon.com/musical-instruments/dp/B0076MGS6U

It's a percussion instrument/toy that's missing the wooden "scraper" you can drag along its back to make a croaking sound.

They're commonly sold to tourists in Central/South America, Southeast Asia and probably elsewhere, and also for music classes in school.

Video

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Oh no! I'm so incredibly sorry! I really really hope you're wrong and your dog turns out to be okay! Pets are NOT allowed to die...ever...but especially when everything else sucks so much. It's just not allowed. (Not that that argument has actually worked for me.)

On a lighter note, our (very serious and somber) fertility ritual involved a giant Reeses peanut butter egg, Cadbury mini eggs, phish food ice cream, goldfish crackers, swedish fish, candles, hats, egg maracas, fertility music, and, of course, hats and champagne (because what ritual is complete without hats and alcohol?) I got the maracas here and the music here. Sherm got the hats, so you'd have to ask her, and the rest was from the grocery store (though some was obviously seasonal).

I'll shake those darned maracas for you, for me, and for anyone else who's unlucky enough to have to hang out here!

My kid is a little over a year old and despite all the expensive toys she got from friends and relatives, these inexpensive egg shakers were THE toy of the season

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0002F5CQK

Happy Birthday!!
Man, these would be super helpful to record with

The gear list on his website says it's this.

Just noticed that you already checked his website. Why don't you think it matches?

https://smile.amazon.com/Juvale-12-Pack-Service-Handbells-Handles/dp/B07JCKK27C/ref=sr_1_36?keywords=hand+bell&qid=1562090421&s=gateway&sr=8-36

Here you go!

Looks like from a Thai lucky frog

GLOGLOW Thailand Traditional Craft Wooden Lucky Frog Croaking Musical Instrument Home Office Decor(5.8CM) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07DNKD7Q1/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_SQFqDbWJE943K

Good, cheap, fun!

Strongly recommended

Meinl VivaRhythm VR-CAJ2GO Fold-able Pop Up Cardboard Cajon-2-Go with Internal Snares

http://www.amazon.com/Nino-Percussion-NINOSET540-Plastic-Assortment/dp/B0002F5CQK/ref=sr_1_5?s=toys-and-games&ie=UTF8&qid=1408469595&sr=1-5&keywords=castanets

http://www.amazon.com/Trophy-3505-Triangle-5-Inch/dp/B000XP0CMS/ref=sr_1_6?s=toys-and-games&ie=UTF8&qid=undefined&sr=1-6&keywords=castanets

http://www.amazon.com/Melissa-Doug-Deluxe-Band-Set/dp/B00020V4Y4/ref=sr_1_8?s=toys-and-games&ie=UTF8&qid=1408469619&sr=1-8&keywords=castanets

https://www.amazon.com/Tibetan-Singing-Bowl-Dharma-Store/dp/B01MZ8FV6C/ref=mp_s_a_1_4?crid=3MLEYIG0IYVH4&keywords=singing+bowl&qid=1555781302&s=gateway&sprefix=singing+bowl&sr=8-4

I really really want some shaky eggs for my crazy kids.

https://www.amazon.com/Deluxe-Medium-Wood-Frog-Guiro/dp/B00NP80XMO/ref=sr_1_3?keywords=wood+frog&qid=1575126206&sr=8-3

Rhythm. With rhythm/timing, even a novice can sound good with some bum notes and less musical lines. Without it, even "good" players will sound pretty bad.

My tip? Instead of just saying just metronome practice, buy an egg-shaker next time you're at a music shop. Put on some music and see how good you are at just getting the rhythm.

I could always sense the rhythm and feel it, but it wasn't until one of these puppies was put in my hand that I realised just how far out I could be.

I take the ages they put on the side of the box as a guideline. It's certainly not a hard and fast rule.

My son is turning 1 next month, and I bought him some musical stuff like this and this since he loves the shaker egg

Hahaha, actually it's pretty neat! He probably would like it a lot! Have you ever seen these frog guys? He actually has a whole set, a Dad frog (bass-y-er), a Mom frog (treble-y) and a Baby frog (much higher pitched)! He'd probably think they elephant is super sweet! Thanks for the great suggestion!

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This...I covet

Thanks for the contest! :D

[here](http://www.Gibraltar.com/ SC-FLTSOFTY Cajon Beater https://www.amazon.com/dp/B009I4R4TY/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_V7vNDbP8QZE1Z)

I'd get a new beater for the cajon.

https://www.amazon.com/Gibraltar-SC-FLTSOFTY-Cajon-Beater/dp/B009I4R4TY

That or even a bomber would be better than hard felt.

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Less than $10: Lights ,
Between $10 and $20: Instrument ,
Any price: Cleats

I would if I could afford it. Looks like one of these, which judging from the display picture puts yours at upside-down :P. How do you like it?