Creating Koauau!!

 Jonas was back in our school teaching tamariki how to make - then play koauau. This was a wonderful experience for tamariki - lots of enjoyment to be had from using real tools to create their own instrument.

The koauau are made from bamboo - sawn to the length the tamariki want them - closed end or open - kei a tamaiti te tikanga. They sawed them then used sandpaper or the ground to smooth the edges. Next the drew where they wanted the hole for the koauau - some drilling - a little more filing then - their very own koauau!