The Keeper of the Memories shares how her family made shaker-style jars with her children. Sound JarsĪllow your children to explore a variety of sounds by making sound jars. The straws are cut to various sizes, so students learn that the longer straws have a lower pitch and the shorter straws a higher pitch. I love how this activity helps kids understand pitch related to size.
Pan FlutesĪfter building their own pan flutes and exploring the science of sound, children will then have the opportunity to write their own songs and record the notes for those songs on the free printable recording sheet that Buggy and Buddy offers. Change the sound by rubbing or scraping in various ways for more musical exploration just as There’s Just One Mommy shares.Ī famous composition that uses a real slapstick is “Sleigh Ride.” See a fun 15-Minute Music lesson on “Sleigh Ride” here. Use pipe cleaners, yarn, or rubber bands to hold the sticks together while slapping them together for a fun percussive effect. Grab a handful of jumbo craft sticks and create slapsticks. I lead a Family Workshop on Percussion Instruments and Making your Own Homemade Musical Instruments in the Homeschool Sisterhood Membership. Then, kids can shake them to find the matches! This really helps them refine their listening skills. So, make two with dried beans, two with rice, two with salt, and two with beads.
When you think about bringing music into your homeschool, do you think of the high price of musical instruments and private music lessons? Well, you do not have to worry about that once you read about these 10 DIY Easy-to-Make Homemade Musical Instruments you can make with your kids! Combine it with the Music in Our Homeschool Plus membership (only $8/month), and you’re set! See below for a Free Printable Pack to go with this post! Easy-to-Make Homemade Musical Instruments