[HANASHIR:4658] Re: rhythm instruments for 6th and 7th graders

[Rachelle and Howard Shubert <notfranz...>]

I think it really depends on what instruments you choose, Beth.  For
example, I would never take rhythm sticks or toy drums to a group of older
kids.  I would choose a wooden bongo, a djembe, doumbek, a real tambourine,
real Orff instruments or very inexpensive egg maracas.  EVERYONE loves to
play these maracas.  Available in attractive colours or in black, they have
a pleasing musical tone and are very inexpensive. Since rhythm instruments
should be used to make music, not noisy, I appreciate these eggs because
they are never so noisy that they offend the ear.  (With younger kids I
bring enough for everyone since waiting can cause a lot of stress.)  BTW,
they can be ordered very cheaply from Empire Music which has a web-site.

Rachelle


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