I am curious about what kind of music you might be having around?
I'm not talking about a full concert hall or anything.
Even just a simple pocket harmonica maybe? People sometimes think of keeping board games or coloring books around for children in long term shelter in place types of situations, but music can help too.
If you are planning to have a larger group(more then 2-3) I think having some easy percussion instruments around would be good for morale and a group activity (assuming you will be a remote enough to make a little noise!)
Do any of you use/own/play guitar, hand drums, harmonica, flutes, etc.? I know this sounds like a a hippy circle, but everyone loves those little plastic kazoos!
I just found a hand harp of some kind at the thrift store for under $10, and it came with a case and instructions and everything. Should be fun to figure that out!
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[–] 5824193? 0 points 2 points 2 points (+2|-0) ago
I play the Trumpet. It's very calming to play at the end of a shit day and I think the kids like it. I've got a book of different Disney songs for the Trumpet. It wasn't cheap but it was worth it.
[–] LetsBeNakedOutside [S] 0 points 1 point 1 point (+1|-0) ago
That's pretty cool!
I could see a lot of great ideas and uses for a trumpet - funerals, weddings, alarm sounds, long distance communication, etc.
Do you keep other things for more people to play in your bug out location? Tambourines and things that are easy to play, just to add rhythm and participation...
[–] 5824516? 0 points 1 point 1 point (+1|-0) ago
We have a good quality Harmonica and a Violin with a good set of extras. Just waiting for the kids to get old enough to respect the instruments.
[–] 1WinfieldBlue 0 points 1 point 1 point (+1|-0) ago
I've got my guitar and piano. Music is the best morale booster, ever.