Construct gongs, tambourines, marimbas, and chimes with these instructions.

You can make different types of rattles -- meant for children of all ages -- with these easy ideas.

Follow the instructions in this activity to help your child create his own one-man band.

Your child will love playing music using common household items as easy rhythm instruments.

Your preschooler can express his feelings through movement while listening to music.

Follow these easy instructions to make a guitar that your preschooler can really play.

Sandpaper blocks make a durable musical instrument for preschoolers.

To build this toy tambourine, all you need is a pie plate, some nails, and some bottle caps.

Substitute these words in the songs "Old MacDonald" and "Mary Had a Little Lamb," and preschool hilarity will ensue.

Wax paper, a rubber band, and a cardboard tube make an inexpensive preschool instrument.

If your preschool child loves noisemakers, follow these directions for shakers.

Need a rainy day distraction? When you tap glasses with your child, you make music!

Legally blind since birth, this child is entitled to an IEP, which should identify your son's exceptional talent in music.

When a child is interested in music, it's important to let him develop his musical talent and push himself to the highest level possible.

Is it possible that sounds coming from an adjacent band room may have a negative effect on what's going on in the classroom?

Help your children develop their musical smarts with these tips.

By FamilyEducation Editorial Staff

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