Making Musical Instruments, continued.

With the month of July beginning and August well on its way, the heat outside is bound to rise significantly. For an activity that's fun, active, and an easy option for indoors -- try making musical instruments! View the previous blog post for additional ideas, or use one of these!

Three Instruments in One (tin can guiro, bongo, shaker)

This homemade instrument is actually three in one! Here's what you'll need:

- One or more empty, clean tin cans
- Rice or dry beans
- Balloons
- Rubber Bands
- Chopsticks/Sticks (anything you can use for a guiro stick!)

And here's how you assemble the above:
1. Making sure the tin can has smooth edges, begin by placing a handful or so of rice or beans into the can.

2. Cut the end of a balloon off and stretch over the opening of the tin can.

3. Secure the balloon to the can using a rubber band.

And there you have it! Shake the can for a shaker, hit the top and use it as a bongo, or scrape the edge with a stick to use it as a guiro. Three instruments in one, in three easy steps!

Homemade Guitar

It can't get easier than this. Find a piece of Tupperware, your choice of size, and a few rubber bands. Secure the rubber bands around the open Tupperware and strum away!!