DIY Instruments: Rhythm & Sound
WHAT WILL YOU MAKE?
What’s that you hear? Birds chirping? Cars passing by? Laughter? Sounds are all around you and those sounds you hear are all created by vibrations!
People all around the world use sounds and vibrations to create music. Throughout history, people have used music as a source of joy, to mark important events, and to unite people during difficult times. That’s why music and the instruments that accompany it have so much cultural history and meaning — and is why we often turn to music when we need to feel connected.
In this maker activity, you will:
– Explore sounds
– Make an instrument
– Create a rhythm
Materials:
- For a Peruvian Cajón:
- cardboard box
- scissors
- writing utensil
- tape
- For a Shaker/Maraca:
- empty bottle or container
- filler (rice, beans, seeds or pebbles)
- Make Your Own:
- pots & pans
- bucket
- spoons
- cans
- tape, etc.
