Discover the Spoons — Early Childhood Music at Its Most Fun
The Spoons are one of the most exciting early childhood music resources you will ever find — and they are already in your kitchen! This simple percussion instrument has delighted audiences for thousands of years and remains one of the most engaging and accessible instruments for children aged 0–6 in childcare and preschool settings.
A History of Spoons Music
The musical spoons have a history as old as the spoon itself. Ancient civilisations including the Egyptians, Greeks and Romans all discovered the rhythmic joy of tapping spoons together. From Australian bush bands to Irish folk sessions and American bluegrass music, spoons have found a home in folk traditions across the entire world.
How Do You Play the Spoons?
Playing the spoons for early childhood music is surprisingly versatile. Players hold two spoons back to back between their fingers and bounce them against their knee and hand to create a crisp, rhythmic clicking sound. Players can also tap them together, clack them against other surfaces or scrape them to produce different effects. Children love watching this technique and are always desperate to have a go themselves!
Why Spoons Work So Well With Young Children
The spoons are a perfect early childhood music instrument because every child already knows what they are. This familiarity immediately creates connection and excitement. Spoons also require no special equipment — educators can use them straight from the kitchen drawer for instant music-making in any early childhood setting.
Spoons in A Swag Full of Instruments
The spoons feature in The Horses Song and The Piggyback Song — two of the most energetic and popular tracks in the A Swag Full of Instruments program. When Greg plays the spoons live, children are always amazed that something so simple can sound so spectacular!
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