This fun hand clapping song is by Jeroen Schipper, a Dutch music teacher and children’s songwriter. It’s called & answer style make it very easy to learn for preschool ages!! Clap high, (clap, clap) Clap low, (clap, clap) And clap, clap, clap Along the rainbow Clap round (clap, clap) Clap flat (clap, clap) Clap this (clap, clap) Clap that (clap, clap) From the bottom To the top Clap, clap, clap And stop! #rainbows #clappingsong #preschoolfun #musicwithshannon | Music with Shannon

Clapping sticks are both beautifully decorative and highly practical. Traditionally, they are used as a musical instrument, creating rhythm and beat to accompany song and dance. 🪘 Artists often decorate them with burnt etching or hand-painted designs, making each pair unique and meaningful. So while they look incredible on display, they also carry a deep connection to music, culture, and storytelling. 🎶 | Readback Aboriginal Art Darwin