Five Ways to Play Instruments
Age 6 · Music
Instruments make sounds in different ways. We can hit, pluck, blow, rub with a bow, or shake them.
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- A drum is hit with sticks.
- A guitar string is plucked with fingers.
Key takeaways
- Striking, plucking, blowing, bowing, and shaking make different sounds.
- The way you play an instrument changes the sound you hear.
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