MUSICAL
CHIMES
Submitted by Terri
items needed: 8in. dowel rod or a straight stick
about 8in.
bolts of different sizes, string, spoon.
hang bolts with the string at different lenghts
on the stick or dowel rod, then tie a longer piece of string to the top of the
stick or dowel rod for holding, use spoon to hit the bolts for a chiming musical
or hang in front of a fan for sound or you can also hang outside and let the
wind make the music.
BODY BAND
Entice children to use their own body parts
as instruments with this idea. To begin, clap a simple rhythm
with your hands; then invite students to join in as you repeat the
rhythm. After a few rounds, begin another body-part rhythm
such as foot tapping or thigh- slapping. Continue in this manner
to model a variety of body parts and rhythms. Then invite each
child in turn to lead the class in a body-rhythm pattern. Afterward,
play some lively music, encouraging students to join the band by
playing and body instrument they choose. What beautiful music!
MUSICAL INSTRUMENT _ WAY TOO FUNNY!
Submitted by Mary Ellen
Musical Straws
The catagory of music is a loose application.
Kids love to do this because it so shocks grownups. Take straws (
the kind that bend at the top). The straw needs to be put in a body
joint. You can use elbows, behind the knee, armpits, even someone
else's neck with the chin bent down. Put the bottom of the straw
in the joint and blow. You may have to adjust the position but a
very satisfying (for children),gassy sound happens. Kids love trying
to imitate songs they know with this instrument--if they can stop
laughing long enough to blow that is.
MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS
Submitted by Sue in NY
Have the children finger paint on a sheet of
paper .
Allow to dry and cut out musical note shapes-on the
circle of the note have the children decorate a
face
using wiggly eyes and use a pom pom for the nose help
the children draw a smile underneath the nose Write the
children's names on the staff.
We made these today and they look pretty hanging on the
windows of our classroom
Title: Musical Tube
Submitted by Sue in NY
Use paper towel rolls which the children paint
using tempera paints.
Alow to dry.
Take aluminum foil which is longer by about
1/3 and put some materials (Macaroni or rice) in
the middle of the sheet help the children roll
up the aluminum foil. Form the foil into an S shape and string
inside the paper towel roll. Tape the ends
down on
both sides of the roll. Use colorful streamers
to
decorate the two ends of your instrument and have
the children use in a parade or movement activity.
We also read the Story "Crocodile Beat"
and moved like the animals in the
story while lining up to go outside.
Title: Lids & Beads Instrument
Submitted by: Cheryl
Collect some metal juice lids.
Use a hammer & a nail or a drill to make
holes in the lids. Thread a shoelace or thin cord through the holes
adding some wooden (or plastic) beads. Use any order of beads to
lids that you wish. Tie the shoelace (or cord)
ends together to form a small circle to
hold the instrument.
Title: Sandpaper Blocks
Cover one side of two blocks with coarse sandpaper.
Have the children hold the blocks in their hands with the sandpaper
sides facing. Rub the blocks together to the music.
Title: Triangle
Take clothes hangers and either leave them
as they are, or cut and make into small triangles. Tie a string on
the top. The triangle needs to be suspeded to make a nice sound.
Use metal spoons to tap on them.
Title: Castanets
Use a sturdy piece of cardboard about 1 inch
wide 5 inches long. Fold cardboard in haf, glue large button on inside
of cardboard ends. Click together to make the sound! Drums
Title: Rattles
Gather 16 oz plastic pop bottles with the tops. Fill
each pop bottle 1/2 way up with rice, beans, sand, etc. Secure
the screw top with glue.
Title: Cardboard Tube Kazoos
Wrap wax paper over one end and secure with
rubber band
Title: Rubber Band Guitars
Stretch across a styrofoam tray or shoebox.
This works great, you can even tune them!
Title: Paper Cup Maracas
Put a few beans inside then cover the end and
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