Rohema MARACAS BEECH / BUBINGA 18CM - MEDIUM PITCH - 1+

A Rohema Maraca: German Expertise Serving Small Percussion Instruments

Rohema Percussion is a German family business that has been manufacturing drumsticks and percussion instruments since 1888. This longevity is reflected in a very "workshop" approach: choice of materials, manufacturing consistency, and attention to the feel in hand. These maracas follow this tradition, with a simple and effective design, ideal for supporting rhythmic learning while maintaining the demands of an instrument designed for real use.

The presented model stands out with a Medium Pitch, a particularly versatile compromise: present enough to mark the tempo, but without harshness. It naturally fits into a small percussion ensemble, in class, nursery, or at home, and provides a reliable foundation for developing rhythmic ear.

For Whom and For What Use? Musical Awakening, Motor Skills, and First Pulses

These Rohema maracas are suitable for children from 1 year old, making them an excellent choice for early musical awakening. The gesture is intuitive: shake, listen, repeat. This is precisely what makes the maraca so valuable in the development of toddlers, as it combines movement (coordination, laterality), listening (cause and effect, dynamics), and rhythm (pulse, repetition).

For older children, it remains a very useful working instrument: marking an ostinato, responding in call-and-response games, supporting a song, or reinforcing rhythmic setup during group activities. The 18 cm length and 4.5 cm diameter offer a comfortable grip, with a size easy to carry and integrate into a percussion case.

Design Choices Focused on Sound and Reliability

The combination of beech and bubinga wood provides an identity that is both warm and robust. Wood is appreciated in educational settings for its natural touch and a more "instrumental" feel than a plastic equivalent. Paired with a Medium Pitch, this construction aims for a clear, homogeneous sound that is easy to control, whether with small shakes or broader gestures.

Safety and Child Use: An Instrument Suitable from the Youngest Age

Compliant with the European standard EN 71 regarding toy safety, these maracas are suitable for child use. For early childhood professionals as well as parents, this is an essential point: choosing an instrument that allows discovering rhythm with complete peace of mind, in a setting designed for learning and play.

Technical specifications

Type	maracas	Pitch	Medium
Manufacturing	Germany	Wood	beech
Brand	Rohema Percussion	Length	18 cm
Recommended age	children from 1 year old	Diameter	4.5 cm
Compliance	European standard EN 71 (toy safety)