Bilal Abdurahman / African Musical Instruments

Sturdy, reusable stencils introduce youngsters to 6 different music-makers. Boldly colored, clearly defined stencils depict a piano, trumpet, saxophone, violin, guitar, and drum. Hours of educational coloring fun for youngsters; valuable collection for craft-oriented adults. 6 pre-cut stencils.

It can be as simple as putting a stick through a box and attaching a couple of nylon strings. But, with a few more techniques for working with cardboard, these fun-to-make and fun-to-play instruments from around the world can go beyond that, with remarkable sound quality. Strum a homemade Middle Eastern lute, or Oud; Chinese Moon Guitar; North Indian Sitar, or a shoebox zither. Fill the house with the angelic sound of an Angel Harp. Or, fashion big string basses, Australian Didgeridoos, trumpets...