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How can I create instruments with recycled materials?

This is a mini-playlist for XP5: How can I create an instrument or interface?

This playlist (option A) is designed to help you get started creating instruments with recycled materials.

We’re going to experiment with re-using materials to design and develop our own instruments.

All XPs in this mini-playlist are mandatory for completing XP5 and the Getting Started Creating Instruments and Interfaces Music Learning Playlist(except the optional related resource):

Start Here: 5A1 How and where can I find recycled materials for creating my instrument?

5A2 How do I design my instrument?

5A3 I can create an instrument with recycled materials!

Share What you Learned

If you are using the LRNG platform:

  • Go back, find out what to submit, and complete the XP
  • You only need to submit what you learned for 5A3 to complete this mini-playlist

If you are not using the LRNG platform:

  • Continue below and share with your teacher or organization:

Sharing What You Learned

  • Share a brief video of you or someone you know playing music with your instrument.
  • In your video give a short explanation of how you made your instrument

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