The Rainstick — What Does It Sound Like?

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The Rainstick — What Does It Sound Like?

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Have you ever heard rain tapping softly on a window and felt calm inside? Musicians use rainsticks to bring that gentle rain sound into songs and stories. A rainstick is filled with tiny seeds or pebbles that trickle when you tilt it. When you finish, try tilting something slowly and listening to how the sound changes.

Listen!

Listen!

Close your eyes. What does rain sound like? Tap your fingers on the table. Pitter-patter, pitter-patter!

💭 Think about this

Can you make a rain sound with your fingers?

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