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 Take a few minutes to listen to at least two kinds of music. Nature tapes work well, but any type of music/sounds can be used. Point out the beats and different instruments.
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1. Brainstorm with the children to come up with all the ways to use your body as a musical instrument. Clapping, tapping, stomping, humming, and beating your chest are a few suggestions.
2. Create a simple rhythm, such as clap-clap-stomp, and encourage the children to repeat it.
3. Let students take turns creating their own patterns as well.
4. Tape record a few and play back for the class. |
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| Create additional simple instruments. Paper plates stapled together with beans inside become a tambourine for hands to shake. A paper towel roll becomes a microphone for mouth to hum or talk into. Rubber bands attaching wooden blocks to feet become make-do tap shoes. |
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