Musical Instruments to

Make
Pingles Can Drums
This is a two fold great project. First you get to eat all the Pringles, and then make a set of drums so
you can march. The Taylor House has the instructions.

Horns
Be sure to read the introduction to this project. It helps to understand the history of this musical
instrument. Go to Hearing Shofar for this interesting horn tutorial.

Jingle Shakes
When I saw this picture I immediately thought that Tinker toys would work in this project. Scroll down
on the page at Developmental Community Music to find this project.

Bell Bracelet
What could be easier than making a music instrument with chenille strips, bells and pony beads? A
great project from All Kids Network that even the littlest kids can make and enjoy.

Making Noise
I don't know if this has a musical instrument equivalent, but I think it would be immensely fun to play
with. It is featured on Fem Manuals.

Tambourine Boho Inspired

I can imagine this would be a great activity for a girls birthday party or slumber party. A Bubbly Life is
where you'll find the instructions for making this tambourine.

Balloon Bongo
MINIECO.CO.UK has the tutorial for making the balloon bongo drums. As you'll see this is really a
three in one instrument. Every kid will love this noise maker. Oops, sorry, music maker.

Ankle Bells
Doesn't this look like a party ready to start? This would make a great activity for the kids at a birthday
party. Make ankle (or wrist) bells by following the instructions at Rainy Day Mum and then sing and
dance up a storm.
Popsicle Stick Harmonica
This is a nice homemade music instrument for the kids to make and enjoy making music with. I think
this is a more advanced version of the comb and waxed paper of my youth. Housing a Forest is the
site where you'll find the tutorial for this instrument.

Spin Drums
The directions for these pretty spin drums can be found at julep. This would be a fun activity for a
child's birthday party. A cute make and take project.