Bear Cub Scouts learn about musical instruments from around the world while working on the A World of Sound adventure. They make a mbira, a sistrum, and a rain stick .
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Make a Sistrum from a Stick and ButtonsThis tutorial from Twodaloo shows how to make a simple sistrum from a forked stick from a tree, some craft wire, and buttons or beads. For fun, paint and decorate the stick first.
How to Make a Simple RainstickKix cereal has an article which gives step-by-step instructions to make a rainstick from common household materials. A rainstick is an instrument which sounds like rain when you turn it.
Make a Mbira from Bobby PinsAlmost Unschoolers shows how to make a mbira from bobby pins, craft sticks, and thumbtacks. A mbira is a "thumb piano" of African origin. Music is made by plucking metal tines.
International Strange Music DayInternational Strange Music Day is a day to listen to new types of music. We all have our favorite music, but this day encourages us to listen to a new genre and appreciate different types of music. Here are some ways to celebrate this day with your Scouting program.
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