Shake Shake Shake! Maracas

Objective

Understanding how shaken percussion instruments sound by creating a simple set of maracas

WHAT DO YOU NEED

-2 plastic water bottles or 2 empty soda cans (rinsed and dried)

- Small dry objects such as seeds, uncooked rice, pasta, dried beans, or small pebbles

-Masking or packing tape

WHAT TO DO

1. Partially fill your can or bottles with the small dry objects
2. Use tape to close off the top of your can/bottle (If you still have the bottle caps you can use those as well)
3. Optional: You can decorate your “Maracas”

TRY IT OUT

Shake them out! How do they sound? Would they sound different with other dry objects?