Nursery World - Play it again

Whether it's a simple comb or a home-made drum, children of all age groups enjoy making and playing musical instruments. Gail Bushell tunes you in Making musical instruments is exciting for children of all ages, from five to 14. It allows them to develop craft and design skills, as well as giving them an opportunity to get to know the instruments used in different cultures. Much of the fun will also come from playing the instruments -so be warned, watch out for your ear drums and warn the neighbours!

Making musical instruments is exciting for children of all ages, from five to 14. It allows them to develop craft and design skills, as well as giving them an opportunity to get to know the instruments used in different cultures. Much of the fun will also come from playing the instruments - so be warned, watch out for your ear drums and warn the neighbours!

Make your own instrument

Rain stick

A rainstick is traditionally made from a hollowed out tree branch or a bamboo cane, which was then filled with dried seeds or small stones. In ancient times, people believed that if they played the rainstick, it would help to bring rain for dry crops.

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