Engineering

Percussion Instruments

Engage students as they learn how sound is created by designing and building their own percussion instruments.

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Engage students as they learn how sound is created by designing and building their own percussion instruments. In this interactive lesson, learners explore the properties of sound, experiment with percussion techniques, and craft a playable instrument that can produce sound at least five feet away. Students enjoy discovering real-world applications and bringing music to life through hands-on building and lively testing!

Introduce the challenge

Design & build

Test it

Improve & share