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Balloon Drum

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30 MINUTES

TO COMPLETE

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WHAT WILL YOU MAKE?

As many drums as you have containers and balloons for!
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WHAT WILL YOU NEED?

STEP 1

Cut balloon.

Cut the mouthpiece off of the balloon. Make sure that you use a balloon that is big enough to stretch over your container.

STEP 2

Place onto container.

Stretch it over the container. You might need to put the container between your knees to help stabilize it before you secure it with tape.

STEP 3

Tape it down.

Tape the edges of the balloon down onto the container. Go around a few times so it stays on securely.

STEP 4

Play it!

Use your hands or sticks, like chopsticks, to play your drum!

WHAT'S NEXT?

Make some of the other musical instruments with your family and think about starting a band!

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