Text in this orange colour indicates that similar instruments can be found on every continent
Home Starter Kit - Where it comes from
Jingle bell
Animal tambourine
Bells are a musical instrument that are found all over the world, wherever metal-working has developed. They’re particularly typical of the Indian, Chinese, middle eastern and east European traditions.
A recent variation of a very old instrument, called the sistrum in ancient Egypt. Similar instruments have been found in Ethiopia and Mexico.
Tik tok A classic “wood block” instrument with a two tone sound typical of south American and west African traditions. Similar instruments are now played all over the world.
Bamboo basket From Bali, Indonesia, where the baskets are used for making offerings at the temple.
Egg shaker Simple shakers made from gourds or seed pods have been used in almost every culture. They’re particularly typical of north and south American and African traditions.
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Djembe A style of drum with a distinctive “hour glass” shape, that is made and played all over west Africa and particularly in and around Mali. Bigger djembes are played with the hands but these small ones can be played with the fingers or with a rounded stick.
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Home Starter Kit - What’s in the basket
Djembe Bamboo basket Made from: outside skin of bamboo Outside bamboo is much stronger and smoother than the fibres from inside the bamboo.
Animal tambourine Made from: Balinese Arbesia wood and coconut shell Played by: shaking Age from: 1-ish
Tik tok Made from: Mahogany wood* Played by: hitting Age from: 2-ish
Made from: Mahogany wood*, goatskin, cotton and steel rings Played by: hitting, slapping Age from: 1-ish
Take care: The skin is fragile: don’t hit with anything sharp and don’t get it wet (but if you do, it can always be dried out with a hair dryer).
Egg shaker Made from: Mahogany wood* and plastic beads Played by: shaking Age from: 4 months
Jingle bell Made from: soft wood and steel Played by: shaking Age from: 1-ish
10 Music cards
Ideas and hints for leading stimulating music sessions. There are 10 cards included - part of the full 30 card pack
Please note that seasonal availability of some materials or other factors affecting supply may cause us to make substitutions from time to time. * all our mahogany wood is sustainably grown
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