Detailed description
This hands-on activity, ‘Make Your Own Castanets’ provides step-by-step instructions for students to follow in the classroom or at home. This resource directs students through the process of making castanets using household items and craft materials. It is aimed at developing students’ awareness of simple procedures and the basic elements of the castanets. It provides a list of materials, easy-to-follow step-by-step instructions and a supporting sequence of photos to demonstrate the process. Once made, the castanets can be used to play along to simple rhythms and practice musical concepts.