Just yesterday I found out that this weird instrument I have been using is called a 'vibraslap'! I am impressed you know it. And thanks for the compliment :D
I played percussion (mostly mallets) in band all throughout middle and high school so I like all the weird auxiliary percussion like vibraslaps, cowbells and woodblocks. My favorite is the flexatone! It’s used in Halloween music a lot.
That's awesome! I cannot play any instrument well; my only connection to music is my composing. I actually dig the cowbells and woodblocks too - I've used woodblocks a lot in the past to mimic clock sounds (works surprisingly well!). Never heard of a flexatone, but I'll definitely check it out :D