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These fun and easy-to-make musical instruments will provide the children with hours of enjoyment, says Lynne Garner. So, get ready to feel the beat! Every country has its own range of musical instruments. They range from the didgeridoo, which originated in Australia, to the shekere from Ghana (which is best described as a rattle), to the zampona or bamboo panpipes originating in Peru to the mbira or finger piano from Zimbabwe. All have slowly evolved from their creation by native people using locally found materials.

Every country has its own range of musical instruments. They range from the didgeridoo, which originated in Australia, to the shekere from Ghana (which is best described as a rattle), to the zampona or bamboo panpipes originating in Peru to the mbira or finger piano from Zimbabwe. All have slowly evolved from their creation by native people using locally found materials.

Creating your own instruments is both fun and educational. Instruments can be created from many household items and, with a little imagination, can be decorated with simple drawing or painting skills. However, unlike many other art projects which finish when the project is complete, once an instrument is made, the music-making process becomes just as much fun.

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