I Want to Bathe in the Healing Sounds of Nature! - Playing Percussion Instruments at Home that Mimic Nature

When I get tired of the hustle and bustle of the city, I suddenly want to return to nature….
In fact, there is a type of ultrasonic sound called “1/f fluctuation” in natural sounds. The biological rhythm of the human body is also “1/f fluctuation,” and it heals the mind and body. However, in our busy days of work and study, it is not always easy to go to the beach or have it rain outside when we want it to.
So, here we are! I would like to introduce you to some wonderful percussion instruments that allow you to enjoy the sounds of nature even in your own home!

Rain Stick

I miss the sound of rain when there are weeks of only sunny weather. In such cases, this Rain Stick is the answer. Also known as a “rainmaker,” it is a musical instrument that, as its name suggests, reproduces the sound of rain. It is said to have originated in Africa and later made its way around the world, and is still used in some regions as a ritual to pray for rain.
I bought one myself when I was in high school because I was going to use it in an ensemble... After that, I used to relax by tilting the rain stick at home between studying for exams.
The basic way to play this instrument is to tilt the tube up and down, and that's it! However, it is a profound instrument because its tone changes depending on the angle at which the tube is tilted.
Anyone can enjoy it. How about introducing the sounds of rain to your home?

TOCA / T-RAIN24 Rainstick

↑TOCA/T-RAIN24 rainstick is made of bamboo and has a beautiful design.
It makes for a great interior accent.

NINO / NINO-SRS1-L Rainstick

↑NINO/NINO-SRS1-L rainstick is made of lightweight resin and is easy for children to handle.

↑Percussion ensemble with Rainstick, The Red Shadow on Water Ripples

Ocean Drum

Let’s shift the scene to the sea, and next is the “ocean drum”. Also known as a surf drum, this instrument reproduces the sound of waves. Inside the double-sided drum are sand, beans, and iron grains, which are tilted to reproduce the sound of waves. The realistic sound will make you suddenly feel like you are at the beach. This instrument is not only for relaxing at home, but also for accents of ambient music.

HOSCO / JOD-12 ocean drum

↑This is a best seller product HOSCO / JOD-12 Ocean Drum

REMO / ET-0212-10- Ocean drum

↑The vivid ocean pattern printed on it allows both visual and auditory immersion at the sea.

Spring drum

The sounds of nature are not only gentle sounds! Next up is the Spring Drum, a musical instrument that reproduces stormy, thunderous sounds. Just by shaking it, you can make a mysterious sound that reminds you of mother nature.This instrument is a lot of fun for children and is a great sound effect.

REMO / SP-0410-1A　Spring drum

↑Cool spring drum with lightning pattern REMO / SP-0410-1A

REMO / SP-0410-09 Spring drum

↑Tropical patterned spring drum REMO / SP-0410-09

Bird Call / Bird Whistle

After the storm passes, a birdsong can be heard from the forest. Lastly, I would like to introduce the bird call, an instrument that reproduces the chirping sound of birds. A sound similar to the chirping of birds can be made by rubbing wood and metal together.

Suzuki / BirdCall

↑Simple bird call in the palm of your hand SUZUKI / BirdCall

Suzuki / Bird Call Kit BCK-1

↑Cute bird call in the shape of a bird Suzuki Bird Call Kit BCK-1.
This is an assembly kit, which can be made in about 15 minutes. After coloring it, you can make your own original bird call!

Besides bird calls, there are bird whistles that produce a variety of bird sounds, including cuckoos, crows, wrens, pigeons, and ducks!

⇒”Bird Whistle, born in the UK!”

Percussion that reproduces nature sounds is an easy way to bring nature into your home. The sounds of nature will make your home very soothing! Not only for that, you can also use it as an accent in your music composition to broaden your range of expression. Go check these instruments out!