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There are lots of musical instruments. They all sound different. Making your own at home is easy. You can start making your own music!
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Do you have any old containers at home? If you do, you can make a shaker.
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You can use an old bottle or even an old toy. Put some rice inside. Make sure that it is closed. You have a shaker. It will make a nice noise when you shake it.
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Another easy instrument to make is a drum. You can use an old can or an old tub.
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Put some paper around the can or tub. Put some plastic over the top. When you hit the plastic, it makes a noise. It will make a sound like a bang. Why not use sticks to play your new drum? You will sound like a rock star!
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A fun instrument to make at home is a pipe. You can use old straws to make a pipe. Start with 8 straws. Cut your straws. Some will be long and some will be short. That is a good thing. It makes the sound different!
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Then, tape them together. Blow through the straws. The air will make a noise. Musical instruments are simpler than they look.
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Now you have lots of ways to make music. Why not make a band with your friends? Who knows what might happen!