How to make a simple musical instrument

Making Sand Bells

1. Choose a shaker container. You can use aluminum beverage cans, glass jars with lids or cardboard cylinders to make shakers. Wooden containers also work well. Each type of container will end up producing a different, unique sound.

2. Choose something to shake. Any number of small items will make interesting sounds when you shake them. Collect some or all of the following: beads or wooden dried beans or rice, etc.

3.Put the vibrating materials into the container.

4.Seal the container with the lid.

5. Seal with tape. to make sure the container is completely covered.

6. Decorate your container. Use paint and/or other colored pencils to add bright colors and patterns to the shaker.

7. Shake it. You can start dancing around with your hands.