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Let's Make Music Special Collection Music has the power to engage, relax, energize, and improve our intellectual and social skills. Some music relaxes our bodies and soothes our minds. Other music gets us moving: clapping our hands, tapping our toes, and dancing. We find ourselves humming a tune or singing along. While we're thoroughly engaged and enjoying ourselves, we're improving our motor skills and developing spatial intelligence. If we're sharing our musical experience with others, we're honing social skills too. With this--and the economy--in mind, Playworks has put together a collection of quality children's rhythm band instruments at extraordinary prices. So, grab an instrument and let's make music. Latin Percussion divides percussive instruments into four categories: drums, shakers, blocks and wood tones, and bells, jingles and whistles. Drums create rhythmic melodies. Shakers articulate melodic rhythms and add shimmering, buzzing sound quality to the music. Blocks and wood tones create the fundamental pulse of the music, indicating meter, stress, and feel. These tap, tick, and clap sounds have been likened to a heartbeat. Bells and jingles are leading tones that add punctuation to a musical piece.


mus-199 Add to Wishlist	6-piece Rhythm Kit in a Backpack Create your own rhythm section complete with an 8" handled frame drum with striker, a pair of wood mini maracas, a tone block with striker, a 4" triangle with striker, and a 12-bell jinglestick that all fit easily into the backpack for stow and go music making. (SRP $39.95) Special Price US$23.97	mus-109k Add to Wishlist	Percussive Knocker Easy to grasp and hold, Percussive Knocker responds to shaking with the sound of wood knocking against wood. The sound is clear and distinct, but not too loud. If you want to soften the sound, apply a self adhesive felt circle to the stationary side of the knocker. This allows experimenting with sound production, adding science to music education. (SRP $6.00) Special Price US$3.60


Box Shaker mus-103 Add to Wishlist	Box Shaker Conga Shaker Approved for ages 2+ and constructed of easy-to-clean, durable plastic filled with non-toxic steel shot, these shakers, each style with its own unique sound, invite lively experimentation. Conga Shakers are easy to grasp and hold, making them the perfect first shaker. (SRP $3.00) Special Price US$1.80	Conga Shaker mus-104 Add to Wishlist	Mini Maracas, available only in the Six Piece Rhythm Kit, are constructed of wood and, like the shakers, are filled with non-toxic steel shot. Wood produces a different sound than plastic. Used together all these shakers enhance experimenting with shaking and sound making.


mus-141 Add to Wishlist	Tone Block with Stick Tone blocks are more versatile than knockers, allowing a wider range of movements and sound. The child can strike the tone block with the stick, run the stick up and down on the outside of the block, or place the stick inside the open end and tap and "stir" to create sound. Requires more motor skill than the knocker. (SRP $6.00) Special Price US$3.60	mus-140B Add to Wishlist	Rhythm Sticks These dishwasher safe solid plastic rhythm sticks are the most durable on the market. One features a smooth surface, the other a ridged one. Rub the sticks together to create a scraping sound or tap the sticks for a tapping sound. (SRP $5) Special Price US$3


mus-116 Add to Wishlist	12-Bell Jingle Stick Shake, shake, shake, jingle all the way. Although easy to grasp, Jingle Sticks are the heaviest of the percussive instruments. As if weight-lifting, start light and build up. (SRP $6.00) Special Price US$3.60	mus-145B Add to Wishlist	4" Triangle with Striker Lightweight with easy-to-grasp and hold handle, triangles produce clean, clear tones with struck with the striker. Rotating the wrist and making circles inside the triangle creates an entirely different sound. (SRP $6.00) Special Price US$3.60


Add to Wishlist	Jingle Band WARNING: CHOKING HAZARD - Small parts. Not for children under 3 years. Large bells are attached securely to a brightly colored web band with Velcro closure. Assorted bright colors. Pleasant jingle. Attaches easily to crib, high chair, car seat or to another toy. Excellent for attaching just above tip of a cane for beginning cane users. US$6-$28.80	mus-124 Add to Wishlist	RainboShaker Create a rainbow with multi-colored translucent beads cascading through solid bright balconies inside a faceted transparent plastic cylinder. Length: 4". Safety tested for children six months & up. US$7


Add to Wishlist	RainboMaker WARNING: CHOKING HAZARD - Small parts. Not for children under 3 years. (applies to Rainbomaker 16" only) Create the sound of rain without getting wet! Shake, turn and twist this tube and watch the colorful beads cascade down making a gentle falling rain sound. The multi-colored beads create a prism of color as they tumble down the tube. Available in two lengths: 8" and 16". The 16" original RainboMaker produces the best sound as the beads cascade farther, but the RainboShaker and 8" RainboMaker are safer for children apt to "bonk" themselves. US$12-$23	mus-123 Add to Wishlist	Rainbow Waterfall Tube WARNING: CHOKING HAZARD - Small parts. Not for children under 3 years. Turn this 12 1/4" smooth transparent tube over and watch the colorful beads and metal balls cascade through clear balconies, creating mesmerizing audio and visual experience. Mix of plastic beads and metal balls create different sounds than plastic or metal beads alone. US$10


mus-100 Add to Wishlist	Mini Maracas From Latin Percussion comes mini plastic shakers with the big sound of genuine maracas. Perfect size for small hands. Nicely weighted. Available in assorted bright colors. US$7.50 pair	mus-101 each Add to Wishlist	Egg Shaker Music is fun and so are these colorful egg shakers that create a rhythmic sound when shaken. Made of the most durable plastic, they require no batteries or training. Colors vary. US$3


mus-107 Add to Wishlist	Thunder Tube WARNING: CHOKING HAZARD - Small parts. Not for children under 3 years. Create the sound of rolling thunder and other wild wacky sound effects with these colorful tubes. No batteries required. It's all in the wrist. Length: 7" plus spring. This is a must have for the visually impaired and everyone else who enjoys experimenting with sound. US$12.00	Add to Wishlist	Lollipop Drum WARNING: CHOKING HAZARD - Toy contains a small ball. Not for children under 3 years. A contemporary adaptation of an ancient idea found in Africa and Japan, an easy-to-hold "drum on a stick". Available in three sizes: drum heads measure 10", 8", and 6" diameter. Tone is mellow, reminiscent of a tom-tom. The larger the drum head, the deeper the tone. US$19 - $25 each US$58.50 set of three (one of each size)


mus-127 Add to Wishlist	Wave Drum WARNING: CHOKING HAZARD - Small parts. Not for children under 3 years. The dance of brightly colored beads inside this 8" transparent drum is the magic ingredient that brings life to the Wave Drum, creating a range of sounds from the whisper of a rippling tide to the crashing of waves on rocks. Mallet included for producing tom-tom beats. Wave drum offers endless opportunities for children to experiment with sound and discover that different hand movements create different sounds. US$22	Add to Wishlist	Translucent Harmonica WARNING: CHOKING HAZARD - Small parts. Not for children under 3 years. Four inch translucent harmonica comes in plastic storage case. Assorted colors. US$5 each US$16 set of four


mus-150 Add to Wishlist	Zenergy Chime WARNING: CHOKING HAZARD - Toy contains a small ball. Not for children under 3 years. Tap gently with lightweight mallet and this chime emits a powerful tone of singular beauty that lasts and lasts. Cherry-finish hardwood base, silver aluminum rod, and mallet. Measures 7 1/2". Requires more eye/hand coordination than Lollipop Drum and offers a melodious alternative sound. Many teachers have found that the Zenergy Chime provides a gentle way to get attention or to signal a transition. US$12	mus-152 Add to Wishlist	Zenergy Chime Trio WARNING: CHOKING HAZARD - Toy contains a small ball. Not for children under 3 years. Trio adds the beauty of two additional tones to the Zenergy Chime. Tap each rod separately or draw the mallet across all three for a different sound experience. US$24


Add to Wishlist	Mouse Castanet WARNING: CHOKING HAZARD - Toy contains a small ball. Not for children under 3 years. Use hands and fingers to create rhythm and develop motor skills with these wooden castanets in assorted primary colors. Soft clacking sound. Available individually, in sets of three (one each red, yellow, and blue) and in boxes of six (two each color). US$4 each US$19.60 set of 6	mus-120 Add to Wishlist	Paper Accordion (with supervision) Small and lightweight. Easy to grasp, pull out and squeeze together to produce sound. Great for bringing two hands together and easier to operate than other accordions. US$2


mus-180 Add to Wishlist	Concertina Child discovers relationship between space and sound and develops motor skills as she pulls apart and pushes together the ends of this sturdy concertina. Great for bringing two hands together. Blind and low vision kids love this accordion. US$23	mus-179 Add to Wishlist	Classic Accordion Classic Accordion features wide, pliable handles for secure hand placement. Turn the end and the notes change, inviting experimenting with sound and widening the range of auditory response. Pulling apart and pushing together the ends of this colorful accordion develop motor skills and awareness of the relationship between space and sound. Because playing an accordion requires both hands working together, accordions are an ideal toys for encouraging two handed play, the kind some children wish to avoid altogether. Finding an appealing toy without a "work around" is quite a challenge. Classic Accordion is the solution. US$30


mus-181 Add to Wishlist	Solid Drum WARNING: CHOKING HAZARD - Toy contains a small ball. Not for children under 3 years. Tympanic drum with drumstick develops spatial perception, eye/hand coordination, and motor skills while allowing children to explore sound and rhythm. Rubber head on the drumstick softens the sound. Children can also drum with their fingers and hands. Made of wood, this solid drum stands up to the rigors of play. US$23	mus-297 Add to Wishlist	Old MacDonald Tin Music Box WARNING: CHOKING HAZARD - Small parts. Not for children under 3 years. Turn the crank on top of this old fashioned tin music box and hear "Old MacDonald Had A Farm". This simple toy teaches cause and effect, enhances small motor development, and encourages singing along with its familiar tune. US$8


oral-101 Add to Wishlist	Ambi Trumpet This colorful trumpet features a strong grip handle & 2 different blow-holes, each producing a different sound. Measures 5.5" x 3". US$6	oral-120 Add to Wishlist	Kazoo WARNING: CHOKING HAZARD - Small parts. Not for children under 3 years. Humming is easier than speaking and kazoos provide opportunities to experiment with sound production while developing breathing skills. US$2.50