Maracas Sound Effects
10 free maracas sound effects for rhythm games and party scenes · 0.2–6.4 s each · MP3 · CC0 · no signup
10 maracas sound effects include single shakes, a pair, steady and fast rhythms, slow patterns, accents, a fade, and wooden and plastic maracas. Use them for rhythm games, party scenes, folk music videos and children's videos.
Quick picks: Single Shake Maracas 07 (0.2 s, recommended, the shortest) · Festive Maracas 04 (6.4 s, the longest, recommended) · Plastic Maracas 06 (1.9 s, recommended)
All 10
- 0.2 s
A maraca gives one quick shake, for rhythm games.
- Accent Maracas 011.9 s1.9 s
Maracas shake with two strong accents, for fills and stings.
- Plastic Maracas 061.9 s1.9 s
Small plastic toy maracas rattle, for children's videos.
- Pair Maracas 053.2 s3.2 s
Two maracas shake one after the other, for instrument tutorials.
- Wooden Maracas 103.3 s3.3 s
Wooden maracas rattle, for folk music videos.
- Fading Maracas 023.4 s3.4 s
Maracas shake and slowly fade out, for gentle endings.
- Slow Maracas 084.1 s4.1 s
Maracas shake in a slow pattern, for relaxed beach scenes.
- Fast Maracas 034.2 s4.2 s
Maracas rattle in a fast continuous roll, for party moments.
- Steady Maracas 095.5 s5.5 s
Maracas shake in a steady rhythm, for latin music scenes.
- Festive Maracas 046.4 s6.4 s
Maracas shake along with cheering party voices, for party scenes.
Related sound effects
Common uses: rhythm games, party scenes.
Which maracas variation to use
Pick the single shake for one hit in a rhythm game, or the steady maracas for a groove. Choose the fast roll for a party, the slow pattern for a beach scene, the accent for a sting, the fade for an ending, the plastic maracas for a kids' video, or the wooden ones for folk music.
Need a comparison method? Try the playable examples and selection checklist.
Common questions about maracas
What sound do maracas make?
A rattle, from small pieces hitting the inside of the shell with every shake. Single Shake Maracas 07 is one shake.
What are maracas filled with?
Seeds, dried beans or small beads. Wooden Maracas 10 and Plastic Maracas 06 show how much the shell changes the result.
Are maracas loud or soft?
It depends on how hard they are shaken. Accent Maracas 01 has two strong accents, and Slow Maracas 08 is a slow pattern.
Can I sample these in a song?
Yes, CC0 allows it with no credit. Steady Maracas 09 keeps a steady rhythm, and Pair Maracas 05 uses two.
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