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Let’s play Christmas songs with handmade instruments! Craft ideas for sound-making instruments

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As part of Christmas activities, many preschools and schools may try performing Christmas songs.

This article introduces ideas for handmade instruments that are perfect for Christmas—just the thing to make together at such times!

We’ve gathered ideas ranging from cute instruments that look like Santa Claus and reindeer to instruments that produce sounds that match Christmas songs.

All of them make clear sounds, so be sure to make them and use them in your performances!

Play Christmas songs with handmade instruments! Craft ideas for sound-making instruments (21–30)

Authentic handmade guitar

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Authentic handmade guitar

Here’s an introduction to a genuine-sounding guitar you can make using items like toilet paper rolls and paper cups.

You’ll also use a sample-size paper cup; the key is to choose one whose bottom fits the toilet paper roll.

Cut slits in the paper cup, hook rubber bands onto both the cup and the toilet paper roll, and stack the two pieces together.

By adjusting the position of the toilet paper roll, you can improve the sound when you pluck the rubber bands.

If you attach the sample cup and make a pick, you can create an even more authentic guitar—give it a try!

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In conclusion

We’ve shared some handmade instrument ideas that are perfect for Christmas.

Each one can be made with relatively simple steps, so feel free to try making different instruments and enjoy the variety of sounds.

If everyone plays Christmas songs using their favorite instruments, it will surely become a wonderful memory.