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MAKE YOUR OWN 


​INSTRUMENTS

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Make your own instruments!
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You don't need fancy instruments to make music! 
Along with your voice and your clappers,
these gems will become a permanent addition to your family band!

​PLEASE NOTE:  Grown-up supervision is required for all of these crafts. 
​Some instruments are filled with dried beans, corn, rice, plastic beads or other small objects. 
A secure duct tape and/or glue seal will insure that your instruments are child-safe. 
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Maraca
SHAKE IT
1. Fill a dry water bottle or other plastic container with dry beans, beads and/or rice plus (optional) glitter
2. Securely fasten the top or lid using glue and/or duct tape 
3. Decorate with stickers, washi tape, ribbons, etc.

​Shake up high and touch the sky!  Shake it down low and touch your toe!
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Ocean Drum
SWIRL IT
1. Place a handful of dry beans, beads and/or rice plus (optional) glitter on a clear plastic plate
​2. Cover with a second plate 3.  Securely glue and tape the edges all around
4. Decorate with stickers, markers, washi tape, etc.

​Swirl your ocean drum and listen to the waves!
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Tin Can Drum
BANG ON IT
1.  Find a clean empty metal can (no sharp edges!) If you like, cover the sides with paint, wrapping paper or stickers 
2. Cut the "tail" end off a balloon and stretch it over the top of the can
3. Securely fasten the balloon lid all the way around with a rubber band or two

Use your hands, spoons or drum sticks to keep a steady beat
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Bead + Bell Bracelet
JINGLE IT
1. String beads and/or bells onto a chenille strip or piece of ribbon
2. Attach to your wrists, ankles or, if you have enough ribbon, tie around your waist!

Turn on the music and have a dance party.  You are the band!
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Kazoo
PLAY IT
1. Decorate a paper towel or toilet paper roll
2. Cover one end with plastic wrap or wax paper
3. Securely fasten the cover with a rubber band
4. Poke a small hole near the covered end of the roll (see picture)

Blow into the open end. Cover the hole with your finger.
What happens?

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Box Guitar
STRUM IT
1. Find a tissue box or any kind of stiff box with one open side.
2. Decorate with stickers, paint, markers etc.  
3. Wrap several rubber bands (can be a variety of thickness)around the box

Strum your guitar.  Pluck one string at a time. Count the strings. Sing along!
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  • MY GROOVE
    • login
    • FAQS
    • PLAYLISTS
    • PRIVACY POLICY
  • ENROLL
    • AT-A-GLANCE
    • SPRING SESSION 25
    • JUNE GROOVE
    • SUMMER SESSION '25
    • CAMP GROOVE
    • SINGLE CLASS
    • GARDEN GROOVE
  • CLASSES
    • CALENDAR
    • JUNE GROOVE (all)
    • Groovy Baby (3m+)
    • Groove JAMS (6m-3Y)
    • Groovers (2+3Y)
    • Music Explorers (4Y+)
    • Groovy Loog (3Y+)
  • CAMP GROOVE
  • FAB COLLABS
    • + GARDEN GROOVE 6/1
    • + LITTLE TALKERS
    • + CPR WORKSHOP
  • PARTIES
  • GIFTS
  • BOOK US
  • SPACE RENTAL
  • ABOUT US
    • Groove STAFF
    • FIND GROOVE
  • WE ARE HIRING
  • MAKE UPS