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Tape a few cups together, add some tape and have a blast being a one-person band.

Gather Tools and Materials

 
Cup
Crayons
Dried Beans
Masking Tape
Scissors
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  • Cup Drum
  • Cup Drum
  • Cup Drum
The sound of the drum is everywhere!


Let's Get Started!

 

1
Color with crayons.

Color three cups with crayons.
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2
Add beans.

Put two handfuls of beans into a cup.
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3
Attach two cups.

Place another cup on top so the two open ends are touching. Wrap a piece of masking tape to secure the cups together.
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4
Attach a third cup.

Tape the closed end of the third cup onto the other cups.
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5
Tape cup closed.

Carefully place pieces of tape over the opening of the cup. Make sure they are tight.
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How to play.

To play: you can either shake or pat this instrument! Give both a try.
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