03/10/2026
Today, let's look at the Vibraslap, an instrument that makes a distinctive rattling sound when the ball is struck. Descended from an instrument known as the quijada (originally made from the jawbone of a donkey), the vibraslap is a high success instrument where the only thing you have to do to make a sound is hit the ball. You can work on grasp strength from holding the handle, eye-hand coordination as you focus on where to strike, and arm movements to get that perfect sound. It's multisensory, with the rattle giving tactile input as you receive the auditory input from the sound. Also, you can play along with a number of popular songs, such as "Crazy Train" by Ozzy Osbourne, "Sweet Emotion" by Aerosmith, "All Along the Watchtower" by Jimi Hendrix, "Short Skirt/Long Jacket" by Cake, and many more.