A cabasa is a popular hand percussion instrument with a thin wooden handle and a cylindrical body covered in loops of steel ball chain. Easy to play, hold the handle in your dominant hand, and shake it in a rhythmic pattern like a rattle. Use your non-dominant hand to hover over the metal beads, tapping and releasing to create more complex rhythms. Ideal for classroom musical teaching, musical games, music band accompaniment, and much more. This cabasa is made of high quality materials which delivers a crisp and powerful sound, and is built to last. Great tool for parents and, teachers to teach kids and promote the gift of music.