How to Play the Katapot Shaker (Tutorial)

The Katapot Shaker, a unique percussion instrument from Ghana, creates a lively rhythm with its construction of flattened bottle caps threaded onto a thin stick, featuring a Y-shaped handle for easy grip. Perfect for percussionists, this shaker adds a unique sound to musical performances. 

They are crafted using a traditional method that involves threading flattened bottle caps onto a thin stick or handle. The bottle caps are typically collected from recycled materials, making the Katapot Shaker an eco-friendly instrument. Katapot Shakers hold cultural significance in Ghanaian society, often used in traditional music and dance performances, as well as in social gatherings and celebrations.

Where to buy the Katapot Shaker?

Katapot Shaker

There are many things we love about the Katapot Shaker, it's natural, it's eco-friendly, and hand crafted. The distinctive sound of the Katapot Shaker comes from the movement of the bottle caps against each other when the instrument is shaken, producing a lively rhythmic sound. You can purchase the Katapot Shaker here.

Leave a comment

All comments are moderated before being published

Featured products

handcrafted antares panpipes from Peru
Antares Bamboo Panpipes
Sale price£15.00
Only 3 units left
quena andean flute with colourful case
Quena Andean Flute
Sale price£60.00
Sold out
coconut thumb piano kalimba
Kuta Thumb Piano Kalimba (7 note)
Sale priceFrom £12.99 Regular price£20.00
In stock, 6 units

Blog posts

View all
Shekere Street Performance

How to Play the Shekere (Tutorial)

MusicRyan Bomzer
The Shekere is also known as the Agbe, a traditional African shaker used in African and Caribbean music, particularly in Cuban and Puerto Rican rhy...
How to Play the Claves (Tutorial)

How to Play the Claves (Tutorial)

MusicRyan Bomzer
This guide will teach us how to play the clave, an essential percussion instrument in Latin and Afro-Cuban music. In this post, we'll explore the h...
Large selection of Cuban Maraca Shaker Instruments

How to Play Maracas (Tutorial)

MusicRyan Bomzer
In this guide, we’ll walk you through the essentials of playing maracas, exploring their history, how to get comfortable with your new instrument, ...