The rhythm band is one of the primary methods of introducing children to playing music.
Melodic instruments are introduced to the children in the first or second year of regular school.
If the participants like very loud music, noisemakers like the pea whistle, the recorder head joint, the vuvuzela or the ratchet can be included into the rhythm band, as well as other loud rhythm instruments like the snare drum.
American composer J. Lilian Vandevere wrote many pieces for rhythm band and toy orchestra.
[1][2][3][4][5][6][7] It is not uncommon for adult musical organizations to employ numerous rhythm players, as in Latin American music, or to distribute rhythm instruments for audience members to accompany a live performance.