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Strike up the band with these homemade musical instrument crafts.

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  • New Year's Noisemakers

    New Year's Noisemakers

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    Average rating of 3.5/5. (4 Ratings)

    Kinder, gentler noisemakers with festive streamers

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  • Shekere

    Shekere

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    Average rating of 4/5. (5 Ratings)

    An easy-to-make version of an African percussive instrument

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  • Backyard Melody Maker

    Backyard Melody Maker

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    Average rating of 0/5. (0 Ratings)

    This interactive musical rod is simple to make and easy to use -- and makes a metallic twinkling sound, similar to that of a rain stick.

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  • MP3 Player Costume for Kids

    MP-Me Player

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    Average rating of 5/5. (1 Ratings)

    Use basic craft materials to turn your trick-or-treater into an MP3 player!

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  • Cardboard Guitar

    Birthday Party Craft: Cardboard Guitar

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    Average rating of 5/5. (1 Ratings)

    For your superstar's next party, have partygoers customize cardboard guitars.

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  • Homemade Drum for Toddlers

    Drumroll, Please

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    Average rating of 5/5. (2 Ratings)

    Help your toddler participate in the joyful noise of music.

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  • Terrific Tap Shoes

    Terrific Tap Shoes

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    Average rating of 3/5. (1 Ratings)

    Turn any pair of shoes into temporary tap shoes for when your toddler has dance fever.

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  • Aboriginal Clap Sticks

    Aboriginal Clap Sticks

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    Average rating of 1/5. (1 Ratings)

    Here's a twist on the rhythm sticks that Australian aborigines use in ceremonial dances: decorated paint stirrers that let your child be a one-man percussion section, clapping along to his favorite music.

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  • Simple Shakers

    Simple Shakers

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    Average rating of 3/5. (1 Ratings)

    Little kids seem born to shake: rattles, juice in a sippy cup, their own groove thing. You can delight them with this simple homemade shaker crafted from -- because we know you've got no shortage -- a pair of laundry detergent caps.

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  • Repeat After Me

    Repeat After Me

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    Average rating of 0/5. (0 Ratings)

    Kids are natural copycats -- or is that copykittens? Either way, you can make the most of your child's urge to imitate with these musical mirroring games.

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  • Mailing Tube Rain Sticks

    Mailing Tube Rain Sticks

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    Average rating of 3.5/5. (2 Ratings)

    Your tot can enjoy the sound of a gentle rainfall -- without the sogginess -- thanks to this easy-to-make sound-alike instrument.

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  • Sound Lab

    Sound Lab

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    From strumming crib bars to drumming in a garage band, kids always seem to know how to get a bang out of life. Cultivate your child's curiosity with one of these noisy experiments. All you need is a simple mallet: a drumstick, chopstick, or wooden spoon w

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