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  • Dynamics and Timbre of "Amani Utupe" - Students will use non-pitched percussion instruments to accompany a chosen song. Level: 2 to 12

  • Find the Sound - Students will learn to identify sounds of certain music instruments. Level: K to 3

  • Keyboards - Learn more about the piano through this activity. Level: 2nd Grade

  • Making Music - This pdf file will teach children how to create their own music. Level: Preschool

  • Shake that Shaker - A pdf file where children can learn how to make their own music instrument using items found at home. Level: Preschool

  • Decorate A Drum - Kids will have fun making their own drum. Level: Preschool

  • Musical Instrument Appreciation - The object of this lesson is to teach students the different music instruments, how to identify them and learn how to appreciate them. Level: 2, 3, 4,

  • Acoustical Science - Students will make their own music instruments from different music instrument families and learn about pitch. Level: K to 4

  • Introducing Instruments - Introducing an instrument and exploring it's characteristics. Level: K to 6

  • Families of Instruments - An introduction to instrument families. Level: Second Grade

  • Homemade Instruments - As the name implies, there are several resources that teaches how to create your own music instruments, contains photo guides.

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