Build and learn to play a one-stringed dulcimer. This American folk instrument is a great introduction to learning about the string family.
Suggested minimum age: Grade 3 Approximate cost $3 per student

Materials needed per instrument:

• one length of 1"x 2" clear pine board 33" long. (Must be straight, no knot holes.)
• two wooden large kitchen match sticks
• one .011 ball end guitar string (.012 is an acceptable alternate)
• one small 1/2 inch nail with head
• one screw eye: 1/4 interior diameter , 1/2 inch shank
• one guitar pick

Tools:

• hammer
• Elmer’s wood glue
• ruler for every student
• pencil for every student
• masking tape

• Day 1 Build instrument.
  Sand pre-cut boards.
  Draw frets using taped template.
  Glue matchsticks.
  Screw in and glue tuner.
  Attach and tighten string
• Days 2,3,4 Learn to play three familiar songs
• Day 5 Perform