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Music to My Ears

Can you predict when you'll be clapping and when you'll be clicking if you start this rhythm? How about when a friend begins a new rhythm at the same time?

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Play a Merry Tune

Explore the different tunes you can make with these five gourds. What are the similarities and differences between the two tunes you are given?

Beat the Drum Beat!

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If you want a steady beat, what can you say about the gaps between all the drums on the wheel?
How will you record what you have tried? You might like to use the "save" button on the interactivity too.
Probably one of the best things you can do is try your ideas out on the interactivity and tweak what you have until you find what you want! Then, when you have a few examples, you can begin to look for patterns.
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