Year 1 students can discover melody and pitch using fun and easy instruments. Here are some great choices to think about:

1. Xylophones

• What They Are: Colorful bars that make different sounds when you hit them.
• How to Use: Students can play simple songs by following color-coded notes.

2. Glockenspiels

• What They Are: Similar to xylophones but make a bell-like sound.
• How to Use: Kids can make and figure out different songs by playing with note patterns.

3. Recorders

• What They Are: Simple wind instruments that let students play easy tunes.
• How to Use: Teach them short songs to show how changing finger positions changes the pitch.

4. Handheld Percussion Instruments

• Examples: Shakers, tambourines, and maracas.
• How to Use: Students can tap to a beat and see how these instruments work with melodies.

Using these instruments helps create a fun place for learning where kids can understand melody and pitch naturally!