ClassX Video Lessons Youtube Channel Smile and Learn English Percussion instruments for kids – Musical Instruments
Today, we’re going to learn about percussion instruments! These are special instruments that make sounds when you hit them with your hands or drumsticks. They come from all around the world and each one is unique.
First, let’s talk about the drum set. It has different parts like the snare drum, bass drum, and cymbals. You often hear it in rock music. Let’s listen to the beat it makes!
Wasn’t that amazing? The drum set has a drum head that you hit to create different beats. Drums have a long history and come from African tribes. Listen to the sound of the drum!
Wow, isn’t it cool? Next, we have the xylophone. It has plates that you hit to play different notes. Have you heard it before? It sounds very relaxing and nice.
Now, let’s learn about the cymbals. They are two flat metal circles that make a loud sound when you hit them together. Let’s hear how they sound!
Next up are the maracas. They are usually played in pairs and are used in music with a Latin beat. Maracas come from Venezuela and Colombia. Are you ready to hear them? They sound fantastic!
Finally, we have the triangle. It’s named after its shape. To play it, you hold it with two fingers and hit it. Listen to its sound!
Let’s review the percussion instruments we learned about today: drum set, drums, xylophone, cymbals, maracas, and triangle. Aren’t they fantastic?
Did you enjoy learning about these musical instruments? If you want to learn more, you can watch more videos and explore the wonderful world of music!
Make Your Own Percussion Instrument: Gather some household items like empty cans, plastic containers, or cardboard boxes. Use wooden spoons or sticks as drumsticks. Decorate your instruments with colorful paper or stickers. Experiment with different sounds by hitting your homemade instruments with your hands or sticks. What kind of music can you create with your new percussion instruments?
Sound Exploration Walk: Take a walk around your home or school and listen carefully to the sounds around you. Can you find objects that make sounds similar to the percussion instruments you learned about? Try tapping on different surfaces like tables, doors, or even the ground. How do these sounds compare to the drum, xylophone, or triangle?
Rhythm and Beat Challenge: Clap your hands or use your homemade percussion instruments to create a simple rhythm. Ask a friend or family member to repeat the rhythm back to you. Take turns creating and copying rhythms. Can you make a rhythm that sounds like a drum set or maracas? How does changing the speed or volume of your rhythm change the way it sounds?
Here’s a sanitized version of the YouTube transcript:
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Today, I’m going to teach you about percussion instruments. Do you want to know more about them? To make sounds with instruments in this family, you have to hit them with your hands or drumsticks. They are all really unique and come from very different countries.
Do you want to see some percussion instruments? Let’s take a look!
The drum set includes the snare drum, bass drum, and cymbals. We see this instrument a lot in rock music. Let’s have a listen!
That was amazing! What an awesome beat! This is an instrument with a drum head that you hit to make different beats. The drum comes from African tribes. Listen to its sound!
Wow, I love how it sounds! The xylophone is an instrument with plates. When you hit them, different notes are played. Have you ever heard it before? It has a very relaxing and nice sound.
The cymbals are two flat metal circles that make a sound when they are hit together. We are going to listen to them now.
The maracas are usually played in sets of two. They are used in music with a Latin beat. This instrument originated in Venezuela and Colombia. Ready for the maracas? They sound great!
The triangle is an instrument named due to its shape. To make it sound right, we have to grab it with only two fingers. Listen to its sound!
Let’s review the percussion instruments we learned about today: drum set, drums, xylophone, cymbals, maracas, and triangle. Fantastic!
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