Musical Instruments Archives

Can one whistle on Shabbos?

Yes. Sources: ראה שלטי הגבורים בעירובין דף ל"ה ע"ב מדפי הרי"ף אות ב', שו"ע סי' של"ח סעי' א' ברמ"א, מג"א שם ס"ק ב' ובמחצית השקל שם, אלי' רבא…

Is it Muttar to clap on Shabbos – not during a Nigun, but also not as drumming etc. – rather as an applause after a speech?

An applaud which has no rhythm is permissible, as it is not Derech Shir - musical. Regarding clapping when singing, see here. Sources: ראה שו״ת אז נדברו חלק…

Can someone play music/Niggunim before Shabbos for on Shabbos? And for a baby to fall asleep? What about a noise machine?

Music should not be left on before Shabbos playing over Shabbos. Regarding noise machine, See here.

Is it a Halacha or Chumrah to not bang on a table on Shabbos (like to a Niggun)? Is the problem drumming on the table or is even banging on the table to a Niggun an issue?

In Shulchan Aruch it says that one may not drum, clap, or dance on Shabbos in a musical context. (It is actually a Mishna in Mesechta Baiya Perek 5…