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  • This study aims to develop musical instruments from coconut shell in group B children are valid and practical. In this research use Rowntree development model and Tessmer evaluation. The Rowntree development model consists of three stages, namely the planning, development and evaluation phases. The researchers modified Tessmer's evaluation into four stages because only to see the validity and practicality of the product. Technique of collecting data using walkthrough, observation. The results of expert review in terms of material and media obtained average value of 3.84% with the category is very valid. Category is very valid here means that the product is developed in terms of material is in accordance with the presentation of materials consisting of assisting children in playing various sounds, work together in playing musical instruments, displaying instruments in 8 tones, then musical instruments according to the needs and development of children aged 5-6 years old, musical instruments that are made easy to use, easy to understand and attract children's attention so as to foster children's curiosity and interest in learning. In terms of media is in accordance with the design of an attractive musical display of the form, the sound that has the tone do re mi fa sol la si do, has a size easily accessible by the child to play, easily understood by the child and made using safe materials. The results of child observation at one-to-one evaluation stage and small group evaluation get an average score of 91% with very practical category. Practical means that children can easily understand the material delivered, so that children can perform activities that are given enthusiast in playing a musical instrument, understand how to play a musical instrument, work together in playing a musical instrument.