Instruments, Instruction & Music

by Linda Forrest. Progressing from simple lessons in pentatonic (CDEGAC) to more rhythmically diverse songs with melodic and I, IV, and V chordal arrangements.

Gently shake or wiggle this tube to set its coiled spring in motion, creating all sorts of thunderific sound effects.

Play by striking or scratching with the included mallet. 7¾".

Resonant hardwood, with wooden mallet. 6".

Hand carved, from Thailand, it hoots like a real owl. 5".

by Elizabeth Bluemle, illus. by Brian Karas. Found sounds help ride-out the storm.

Not only create the sound of a thunder storm in the palm of your hand, but also crazy lighting effects!

These Nigerian bells have a very distinct tone-- more like a cowbell than the Togo Gonkogwe bells, which have a brighter tone.

This easy-to-play plastic flute can withstand abuse, and always maintains its perfect tuning.

Authentic native instrument from Nigeria. Stick included.

Authentic native instrument from Nigeria.  8" w/striker.

Played with a stick (included), these gongs keep the beat as people march through the towns and villages celebrating the bountiful harvest.

7 key, 8". From South Africa.

8" tall with 5" head, made in Indonesia

Our blue pine kalimba plays a C Major scale. Songbook with instructions too! 

This one-handed African castanet is ideal for directing an ensemble, as its high pitched cutting tone is easily heard over other instruments.

The notched surface is scraped with metal thimbles (included) worn on the player's fingers. 

Set includes Marsh Music by Marianne Berkes, illus. by Robert Noreika and set of Frog Guiros.