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Names of instruments
Here is a list of instruments commonly found in early childhood settings. Many people use these in their music-making sessions but don't actually know what they're called, so this guide might come in useful!
![](https://network.youthmusic.org.uk/sites/default/files/styles/gallery_image_mobile/public/Icons/Agogo-2.jpg?itok=eKfRPPA4)
Agogo
![](https://network.youthmusic.org.uk/sites/default/files/styles/gallery_image_mobile/public/Icons/Binzasara-2.jpg?itok=fApWxq9l)
Binzasara
Binzasara is also referred to as a clickit or clatterpillar.
![](https://network.youthmusic.org.uk/sites/default/files/styles/gallery_image_mobile/public/Projects/Boomwhackers.png?itok=xyg5uE3t)
Boomwhackers
![](https://network.youthmusic.org.uk/sites/default/files/styles/gallery_image_mobile/public/Icons/Cabasa-2.jpg?itok=2E0-t1nk)
Cabasa
![](https://network.youthmusic.org.uk/sites/default/files/styles/gallery_image_mobile/public/Icons/Castanets-2.jpg?itok=lC63C9Bq)
Castanets
![](https://network.youthmusic.org.uk/sites/default/files/styles/gallery_image_mobile/public/Icons/Caxixi-2.jpg?itok=uGENf2l5)
Caxixi
![](https://network.youthmusic.org.uk/sites/default/files/styles/gallery_image_mobile/public/Logos/Claves-2.jpg?itok=X72XseDn)
Claves
![](https://network.youthmusic.org.uk/sites/default/files/styles/gallery_image_mobile/public/Icons/Cymbals-2.jpg?itok=jDFjb7cC)
Cymbals
![](https://network.youthmusic.org.uk/sites/default/files/styles/gallery_image_mobile/public/Icons/Djembe-2.jpg?itok=FCJXqJfW)
Djembe
![](https://network.youthmusic.org.uk/sites/default/files/styles/gallery_image_mobile/public/Icons/Egg-shakers-2.jpg?itok=jT7u3vkF)
Egg shakers
![](https://network.youthmusic.org.uk/sites/default/files/styles/gallery_image_mobile/public/Diagrams/Frog%20Shaped%20Guiro.jpg?itok=I3h5rQug)
Frog-shaped guiro
![](https://network.youthmusic.org.uk/sites/default/files/styles/gallery_image_mobile/public/Diagrams/Glockenspiel.jpg?itok=FteBlVLv)
Glockenspiel
A Glockenspiel consists of metal bars that are mounted onto a frame. When each bar is mounted individually onto its own frame they are called chime bars.
![](https://network.youthmusic.org.uk/sites/default/files/styles/gallery_image_mobile/public/Icons/Guiro-2.jpg?itok=zBRNVxsv)
Guiro
![](https://network.youthmusic.org.uk/sites/default/files/styles/gallery_image_mobile/public/Diagrams/Indian%20Bells%20%281%29.jpg?itok=4_AngUB3)
Indian bells
![](https://network.youthmusic.org.uk/sites/default/files/styles/gallery_image_mobile/public/Icons/Maracas-2.jpg?itok=diZm336m)
Maracas
![](https://network.youthmusic.org.uk/sites/default/files/styles/gallery_image_mobile/public/Icons/Octochime-2.jpg?itok=yuSxuEzJ)
Octochime
Octochime is also referred to as a swirl-xylo.
![](https://network.youthmusic.org.uk/sites/default/files/styles/gallery_image_mobile/public/Diagrams/Rainmakers.jpg?itok=w3ylMrXW)
Rainmakers
![](https://network.youthmusic.org.uk/sites/default/files/styles/gallery_image_mobile/public/Diagrams/Shekere.jpg?itok=KBbHYAz_)
Shekere
![](https://network.youthmusic.org.uk/sites/default/files/styles/gallery_image_mobile/public/Diagrams/Tambourine.jpg?itok=4oRf5Zdg)
Tambourine
![](https://network.youthmusic.org.uk/sites/default/files/styles/gallery_image_mobile/public/Icons/xylophone-2.jpg?itok=eyX666iN)
Xylophone
A Xylophone consists of wooden bars that are mounted onto a frame. When each bar is mounted individually onto its own frame they are called xylo-bars.