Percussion Plus PP3050 -to play, you simply invert the rainstick to create a "pouring rain" effect. Made from a cactus stem, gravel in inserted into the stem to act as the raindrops when played. The instrument is decorated with a woven fabric band that adds extra vibrancy to the appearance of the instrument. The sound is soft and realistic with a dynamic volume range: the greater angle you create with the stick, the more powerful the rain sound will be.