Making Musical Instruments

By Marina Jurjevic from The Grange Centre

In this post, Creative Arts Tutor Marina Jurjevic shows how a group of adult learners from The Grange Centre created musical instruments for a multi-sensory outdoor project. The Grange Centre for People with Disabilities provides vital services supporting people with learning disabilities to lead independent and fulfilling lives.

This activity was run with adult learners, but can easily be transferred to Primary School-aged children. The activity can be run in approximately two hours, either in one or two parts, but can be extended into other areas, such as composing a musical or percussive performance.

 

Shaker sticks made from bells and sticks


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What We Like About This Resource….

“It’s great to see music being explored in this way, and combining it with making creates a really interesting immersive project. This activity would work well as part of an extended project looking at musical instruments around the world and some of the natural materials they are made from.” – Rachel, AccessArt

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What We Like About This Resource….

“There’s a really fun element to this activity which is you can imagine all children really enjoying! The idea of food on large scale is a great starter for a sculpture project and an early exploration of working in 3D. What’s really positive to see in this project is how the children used their sketchbooks to design their ice creams prior to working in 3D. They then had the opportunity to re visit and refine their ideas as they worked. This provides a sold foundation for the concept of design development and design through making- both of which underpin any visual arts or design project or profession. For more support on how to develop sketchbook practice in your setting please see our Sketchbook Journey” – Rachel, AccessArt

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