Musical Instruments Archives

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 Mishna…