Start children off early learning rhythms and identifying percussive sounds with the Basic Beat Egg Shaker. The rounded shape is the perfect size for little hands to grasp. Buy two, to increase the fun by having one for each hand or being able to share with a friend or family member. When shaken, the pellets on the inside shake similar to a maraca. Change its placement in the hand or vary how many fingers surround it to manipulate the sounds it produces. Ages 3 and up.