Rattles, Whistles & Lightening!

From iron rattles to whistles, Rhythms offers a unique selection of special effects that mimic the sound of thunder to the rattle of locus. Rhythms versions of these ancient instruments are unsurpassed.



OHI (OH-JHI)

OPI Flute

NMMOU Special Effect

Udu Flute





OJI (OH-JHI)

Meet the many talented musicians that love and play our Special Effects worldwide.



In Africa, some aerophones are flutes or simple whistles and are less popular than other instrument groups. But the rattles and other special effects remain popular and have been used since ancient times.




Learn more about Rattles and Whistles from these books and CDs in our online store:

The Illustrated Encyclopedia of Musical Instruments

Turn Up the Volume!

Udu Magic: The Art of Udu drum Playing (CD)




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