Mystery Instrument #11

 

E-mail Mrs. Garner (agarner@wscloud.org) or message on See Saw with your guesses! :)

Mystery Instrument #10 Reveal: The Agogo Bells

 

Mystery Instrument #10

 Message me on See Saw or e-mail me at agarner@wscloud.org to guess this week's Mystery Instrument! 

Mystery Instrument #9 Reveal: The Music Box!

Check out this week's Mystery Instrument- The Music Box!

 

Mystery Instrument #9- Week of September 8-11

What could this instrument be?

What materials might be used to make one?

How does it make a sound?

 

Mystery Instrument #8 Reveal: Rain Stick

This week's Mystery Instrument was... The rain stick! Thanks to all who guessed and congrats to those who guessed correctly!

 Check here for directions on how to make your own rainstick at home!

Mystery Instrument #8

 Park Sharks, I am so excited to make music with you again very soon!

One tradition from last spring that we'll continue through this school year is our Mystery Instrument of the Week. You can e-mail me or message me on See Saw (via my Park Shark Music Dashboard) with your guesses, and I will reveal the instrument at the end of each week!

Mystery Instrument #7 Reveal- The Recorder!

Mystery Instrument #7

                                                                              

Where does this instrument come from?

What is it made of?

How does it make a sound?

Mystery Instrument #6- The Piano! (and Voice)

      Many people guessed this week's Mystery Instrument correctly! It was the piano!

I have been practicing singing and playing this song on piano, and I am excited to share with you. :)

"Over the Rainbow" 

Music by Harold Arlen

Lyrics by Yip Harburg

Mystery Instrument #6

Mystery Instrument #6

You might be able to guess this instrument more easily than the others.

Bonus question: What is the title of this song? I'm working on a video of the whole song to share with you later this week!

Mystery Instrument #5 Reveal- The Moog Synthesizer

Check out our Mystery Instrument #5!

Mr. Garner is sharing this one since it's one of his favorite instruments!

Check back next week for another Mystery Instrument!

Mystery Instrument #5

This week's mystery instrument is a tricky one... Yes! That is just one instrument making all those sounds. What could it be?

Send me your guesses! agarner@wscloud.org

Mystery Instrument #4 Reveal- Claves!

Check out this video of our Mystery Instrument #4!

Cuba on map


Clave Songs Spotify Playlist Try to clap or tap the clave rhythm with these songs!
*These songs found in the World Music Drumming Curriculum Resources

Mystery Instrument #4

Mystery Instrument #4

Hint: We have these in our music room, but we rarely play them.

Questions to think about: 

What material is used to make this instrument?

How is this instrument played?

Send me your guesses via e-mail: agarner@wscloud.org

Have a great week, Park Sharks! I miss you!

Mystery Instrument #3 Reveal- The Mandolin!

Check out our reveal video for Mystery Instrument #3- The Mandolin!

Check out this video of Chris Thile for some AMAZING mandolin playing!
This is part of his new Live from Home series.
(He's playing from his car because it's late and he doesn't want to wake anyone up!)

Mystery Instrument #3

Hi Park Sharks!

Here's our 3rd Mystery Instrument.

I've had this instrument for a while, but I've always hesitated to practice it because it's a tough one for me. I'll be practicing it this week and (hopefully!) play a song for you by Friday. As I've heard some of our Park Sharks say, "I can do hard things."

Miss you! As usual, you can send your guesses to me at agarner@wscloud.org.

Mystery Instrument #2 Reveal! The Shekere!

Check out the video below to see the reveal of our Mystery Instrument #2- the shekere!

Scroll down for another video from me showing you how to make your own! (I am learning it takes a little time, but the supplies are things you probably already have at home, and it's so fun to play when you're done!). :)


Also, check back for a new Mystery Instrument next week!

How to Make a Shekere 

Supplies: 

- any hard container that is larger in diameter at the bottom than the top (spray bottle, empty plastic water bottle or pop bottle- whatever you can find!)

- string (I used plastic 'boondoggle' string, as it's easier to thread- but be creative with what you have!)

- beads- any beads that your string will fit through :)

- ribbon or thicker string for the 'collar'

I found very detailed directions directions at https://www.ibiblio.org/musicians/botsford/educators/shekere/

Here's my 'riff' on these directions:

1. Cut your string into 5 strands. When the strands are folded in half, they should be longer than your bottle or 'gourd' part of the shekere. This will be important for the end.

2. Cut your ribbon/thicker string for the collar. This should be the right length to be a loose collar around the neck (smaller part) of the bottle.

3. With them folded in half, tie each of your strings around the collar, using a slip knot (loop at the top of folded string, both ends go through that loop and around the collar and pull through). Make sure to space your loops evenly.

4. You should now have 5 pairs of shorter strings looped on to the collar. Alternate the pairs so the left of one pair and the right of a pair next to it go through a bead. Once the bead is threaded, make a knot underneath so the bead stays still. Continue until you have done two rows- or however many rows you would like!

5. Gather ends of strings at the bottom and make one big knot. This was challenging for me, so I separated them into two groups and then tied those two groups together.

6. Feel proud that you completed this challenging project and enjoy playing your shekere!

Phew! That really is tricky! If you end up trying this challenge, send me a photo!

Mystery Instrument #2

Here it is! Our Mystery Instrument #2. 

Questions to help with your detective work:
Where does this instrument come from?
What part of this instrument vibrates to make a sound?
What might this instrument be made of?
How does someone hold or play this instrument?


Let me know your ideas about what it could be! E-mail me at agarner@wscloud.org. :)


I'll reveal the instrument by the end of the week!

Mystery Instrument #1 Reveal!

Hi Park Sharks!

Check out this video to see and hear about our first Mystery Instrument- a Singing Bowl!

In the video, I reference several links:

Worthington Campout- Mr. Addy Talks about The Great Wotown Campout

Map- Kathmandu in Nepal Can you find the other countries I reference? Tibet, India, Japan, China

Bronze Nao artifact found in China:
http://www.hnmuseum.com/en/content/bronze-nao-musical-instrumentwith-elephant-design


Check back next week for a new Mystery Instrument!

Have a great weekend! Miss you!

-Mrs. Garner