Welcome to the ZunZun Kid Zone! In the paragraphs below, we are going to show you
how to make your very own recycled instruments from items that you can find around your house!
How to Make Recycled Musical Instruments
“Basura Batucada”
Agogo
You will need: Two different sized metal containers, rubber bands, and a stick.
Join two different size containers with rubber bands. Bang with stick for sound.
Cuica
You will need: A cup, some string, a paper clip, and tape.
Poke a hole in the bottom of the cup. Pull string through the hole. Tie string to the paper clip on outside, bottom of the cup.
Tape paper clip down to hold string in cup. Use a wet rag to pull on string. Friction gives this instrument its sound. Join two
different size containers with rubber bands. Bang with stick for sound.
Guiro
You will need: An empty, plastic 8oz water bottle with ridges on the outside, and a stick.
Rub the stick on the ridges of the water bottle for sound.
Maracas
You will need: An empty water bottle with lid, and some dry rice.
Put rice inside water bottle, close, and shake for sound.
Surdo Drum
You will need: An empty, five-gallon plastic water container, some socks, a stick, and duct tape.
Wrap old socks around a stick and tape with duct tape. Use stick to hit for sound.
Tamborine
You will need: An empty water bottle with lid, and some dry rice.
Put rice inside water bottle, close, hit top with hand for sound.
Texan Plastic Bag
You will need: A plastic grocery bag with handles.
Hold bag handles with two hands. Wave up and down fast for counting rhythms.
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