Mission Del Rey Blog

Native American rattles are very important percussion instruments. It's interesting to learn that there are rules connected with the use of rattles in the Native American culture. These unusual rattles are an integral and necessary part of Native American music. The rattle, when played along with the hand drum, gives a steady beating which inspires Native tribal music. The music pattern is completed by adding the rattle along with the voice. Normally, rules pertaining to gender are enforced. The …