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How To Play Bean Rattles (maracas)

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If you want to, you can cover the tube with decorative wrap-
ping paper to give it a gay appearance.

You can make another rattle that will give with different
noises by putting some beans and pebbles in a tin coffee con-
tainer. These containers have tight-fitting lids, but it is a good
idea to fasten the lids down with adhesive tape.

Another way to make maracas is to put dried beans or small
pebbles into bottles. Use ketchup bottles or the long-necked
kind that salad dressings come in.

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