DIY Maraca/Shaker and Guiro

We continued our week of recycled instruments by making a maraca/shaker and a guiro. First, we painted two empty water bottles. After they dried, we filled one about halfway with beans and screwed the top back on to make the shaker. The other one we left as it was and grabbed an unsharpened pencil to rub along the side of the bottle to create that guiro-like sound. If you're not familiar with the guiro, the following video will introduce you to it, along with the cowbell, bongos, and congas.