Places, Traditions and Discoveries · Drawing 30
Making music with spoons
Two spoons can become a musical instrument. Their clicking sound can follow the rhythm of a song or dance.
Look together
Can you clap a gentle rhythm?
An idea to try
Clap gently twice, then pause. Your child repeats the pattern or invents another for you to copy.
For the adult reading along
A little more to discover
Spoons can serve as a percussion instrument. When they meet, they make a clicking sound that can be repeated in a rhythm. Québec workshop Caron-L'Écuyer describes handmade wooden musical spoons designed to accompany voices and other instruments. This connects craftsmanship with musical practice.
Observe the spoons' handles and rounded shapes. For a first exploration, hands are enough: clap gently, pause and start again. Offer a very short rhythm, then let your child invent one. The aim is listening and responding, not speed or performance.
Sources and context
These links lead to other websites. Explore them with an adult. Source titles appear in their original language; some linked pages are in French.
Source review: 2026-09-12. Illustrations simplify places and scenes; they are not historical documents.