RAINSTICKS

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A bamboo tube with a spiral of bamboo spikes inside. When the instrument is turned on its end, small volcanic pebbles sealed inside trickle down the instrument evoking the sound of rain.

You can enjoy watching people's reaction the first time they hear this instrument. Many have a faraway look in their eyes and a slow grin that breaks into a smile.

You can use a variety of different species of bamboo in the rainsticks: black bamboo, tiger bamboo and golden bamboo.

Percussion and Drums

Percussion Instruments of India

Antique Percussion Instruments

Percussion Instruments of Asia

Percussion Instruments of Africa

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