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Published: Jul 28, 2022 · Modified: Aug 17, 2022 by Judita Pauzuolyte · This post may contain affiliate links ·

13 DIY instruments That Will Surprise Your Kids

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DIY Instruments for kids can turn into super funny games and homemade toys activities for kids. It’s not only fun, but educational as well! It develops kids’ attention, inspires their creativity, improves rhythm and listening skills, helps them to express themselves. Actually, this list has no ending... We all know that we can‘t buy anything, but we can MAKE almost everything. And DIY instruments (all kind!) are not an exception: DIY drums, DIY guitars, rainbow rainmaker or stick, maracas and more!

All of these gathered DIY instruments ideas are adaptable to various ages of kids and it‘s super safe for them to play with!

Jump to:
  • 13 DIY instruments for kids to make music
  • 1.How to make a rainbow rainmaker or rain stick
  • 2. DIY instruments: Singing STRAWS
  • 3. Nature Crafts – Beach Drift Wood & Broken Shell Rattles
  • 4. Mini Lid Banjos
  • 5. DIY instruments: How to make a hand drum
  • 6. Make Coffee Can Drums
  • 7. Make a cardboard guitar
  • 8. Hand Castanets With Jar Lids And Finger Castanets With Bottle Caps.
  • 9. Homemade Maracas – Recycled Craft for Cinco de Mayo
  • 10. Homemade Rainbow Xylophone
  • 11. How to Make a Rainstick Instrument
  • 12. How to make a tutti frutti kazoo out of a toilet paper roll
  • 13. Homemade Drums From Pot Lids
  • Teach kids music by making DIY Instruments

13 DIY instruments for kids to make music

1.How to make a rainbow rainmaker or rain stick

Ranbow rainmaker with bunch of colorful tapes on a wooden table.
Source: Mum In The Mad House

Most homemade rainmakers or rain sticks have nails or drawing pins pushing randomly through the side to slow down the rice or dried beans and make the sound of falling water.  This mom skipped this step. Check her idea here.

2. DIY instruments: Singing STRAWS

Did you know that straws can make music… or rather, that if you cut drinking straws into different lengths, they will make different sounds when you blow into them? Here is the tutorial!

3. Nature Crafts – Beach Drift Wood & Broken Shell Rattles

This is something you can do throughout the Seasons, in order to REFLECT the Seasons and really help your child understand their local environment and how things change. I love this!

4. Mini Lid Banjos

Mini lid banjos
Source: The Craft Train

Make some mini banjos from old jar lids and loom bands with a craft stick handle. This is a fun stem or steam craft for kids and the finished miniature banjo is so adorable!

5. DIY instruments: How to make a hand drum

Make a hand drum toy for your little one  to play with! This tutorial is super cheap, and some parts your child can help with (mainly the decorating part…) 

6. Make Coffee Can Drums

This fun activity inspires creativity not only in the creation of the instrument, but in the hours they’ll spend banging on the drums after!

7. Make a cardboard guitar

Cow themed cardboard guitar leaning on a wall.
Source: Pink Stripey Socks

Wow, this DIY cardboard guitar is SOOOOO cute! I think all kids will love this, looks amazing. Must to try!

8. Hand Castanets With Jar Lids And Finger Castanets With Bottle Caps.

Here you will find simple tutorials for three DIY musical instruments for kids made from items you already have around the house.

9. Homemade Maracas – Recycled Craft for Cinco de Mayo

Such a great way to recycle all those Easter eggs into something fun. We made ours as a Cinco de Mayo kids craft.

10. Homemade Rainbow Xylophone

Homemade ranbow xylophone on a green grass.
Source: And Next Come SL

Giant homemade rainbow xylophone for your backyard. Three cheers for reusing and upcycling.

11. How to Make a Rainstick Instrument

Here’s how to make a rainstick using a cardboard tube and some crafting materials. The kids loved making this homemade instrument and using it to explore sound!

12. How to make a tutti frutti kazoo out of a toilet paper roll

Turn those empty toilet paper rolls into a tutti fruity kazoo—the kids can paint their favorite fruit on the cardboard.

13. Homemade Drums From Pot Lids

Homemade drums from pots and lids on a wooden palet.
Source: Playtivities

Neighbors might not fall in love with these sounds, but this activity/exercise is very beneficial (and fun!) for your children. All ages! Check homemade drums from pot lids here.

Teach kids music by making DIY Instruments

Enjoy and learn about music world with these awesome DIY Instruments for kids’ ideas! Let‘s be honest, it‘s quite easy to make, but the benefits and joy of your children would be huge! Worth a try, Huh?? 😉

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