Axolotl Playing a Drum Coloring Page

About this page

Here is an axolotl drummer playing a small marching drum. It sits behind the drum with a drumstick in each hand, one raised high and one tapping the drum head, and its mouth is open in a big, happy grin. The drum is short and round, with a rim at the top and bottom and a zigzag cord running around its side, held by round studs where the cord changes direction. Feathery gills fan out on both sides of the axolotl's head, the broad tail rises on the left, and its toes spread out at the bottom of the page. The zigzag pattern on the drum is a nice spot for practicing neat coloring between lines, while the axolotl itself has large open shapes. It is a lively choice for music lessons or any child who loves to make noise.

In this picture

• axolotl
• snare drum
• two drumsticks
• zigzag cord
• round studs
• tail

Coloring ideas

• Color the drum body red and the rims gold like a marching band drum
• Alternate two colors in the triangles made by the zigzag cord
• Give the drumstick tips a bright color so they look like they are moving

Suggested palette

• band red
• gold
• light pink
• navy blue
• white

Good for

• Music class or band theme
• Parade or celebration day
• Page for kids who love instruments

Coloring tips

• Start with the largest areas, then add detail.
• Test markers on spare paper to prevent bleed-through.
• Use lighter layers first when working with colored pencils.

Print guide

1. Choose the PDF that matches your paper size.
2. Print at 100% scale or “actual size”.
3. Use portrait orientation and normal print quality.