Guiro Stick

Making subtle changes to existing objects helps people with dementia to feel comfortable with contributing during music sessions, the Guiro Stick uses aesthetics and decoration to conceal the fact that it’s an instrument.

How does it work?

Running a drum stick along the ridges of hardwood creates a percussive sound like a Guiro.

guiro stick

guiro in use

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