Whistles, although not percussion instruments, play an important role in a percussionist's ensemble. Many times, a percussionist is called upon to play many different instruments and create a number of sound effects. It is usually the percussionist who has an opportunity to pick up a whistle and play it at varying times during a song or show. The patented LP Tri-Tone Samba Whistle has its origins in Brazilian music but has become a standard in today's dance music as well. It has three distinct,