Homemade Musical Instrument: Den Den Drum
BY Janice Davis ON Jan 25, 2012

- Drill two small holes about 1 cm apart in the centre of the spoon head.
- Thread the string through one of the holes and tie a knot to avoid it from slipping back through the hole.
- Thread the beads onto the string and tie another knot to stop the beads from slipping off. Cut of any excess string.
- Repeat steps 1 & 2 for the other side of the spoon.


- Increases and develops pride and self-esteem
- Improves listening skills
- Enhances and promotes creativeness and self-expression
- Rhythm and coordination
- Fine and gross motor development
- Increases emotional intelligence and memory

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These look great! Bit more advanced than my banging on pots with spoons! Thanks for sharing!
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