Introduction
Mrs Borthwick shows us how to make simple instruments, using objects you can find at home. We will use them in our next lesson Scrape, Tap, Shake and Ting to teach us about rhythm. The four videos show you how to make each instrument and introduce use the rhythm cards.
You will need to collect a few things to make your instruments. Don’t forget to ask that you can have or borrow the items before you take them and ask for help if you need it.
The Shaker
A small tub or box. We made our shaker from an empty container that was made for spices or gravy granules but you can use any thing you have to hand, such as a small milk bottle or tin.
Dry pasta. You can also try rice and dry peas for a different sound.
Pens, paint or stickers to decorate your shaker. Some sellotape to hold on the lid.
The Triangle
Some metal you can tap together. A metal spoon and ladle are ideal.
A piece of string or wool.
The Guiro
A plastic bottle, one with ribs on the side to scrape along and a stick or pen. to make the sound. You can decorate Guiro in any way you like with some stickers, buttons, sequins pens or glued on paper. Watch the video to see what we made!
The Claves
Two wooden spoons, two sticks or small pebbles. You could also try plastic pipe or pens but claves are normally made from wood.
Learning Resources
To download files right click on the links and then select either:‘
- Save Target As’ (PC)
- ‘Download Linked File’ (Mac
