Explore Feelings With a Rubber Band Harp
Make this shoebox or tin harp and then encourage your child to take the lead finding a rhythm or beat. Talk about how music can represent feelings. How would you pluck the rubber bands to create happy, upbeat music? How would you pluck the rubber bands to create music that sounds sad? What other feelings can you express through music - mad, frustrated, tired?
Materials
Directions
Decorate your box or tin however you would like.
Stretch 3-4 rubber bands over the box or tin, spacing them a few inches apart. Using a variety of rubber band sizes works best!
Pluck, strum, hum, or sing together!
Explore Further
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