How to Make a Transverse Flute from Household Supplies
Use straws for a simple pan flute.,Gather eight straws (you can use more or fewer as convenient).,Leave one straw uncut, then use a scissors to cut an inch off the second straw, so that each straw is an inch shorter than the previous one.,Tear or...
Step-by-Step Guide
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Step 1: Use straws for a simple pan flute.
The pan flute, or pan pipe, is a type of flute consisting of a group of small pipes of graduated length to produce a melody.
Pan flutes are usually made of wood, but many other materials can be used.
A very basic pan flute can be built out of drinking straws. -
Step 2: Gather eight straws (you can use more or fewer as convenient).
,,, If you wish, you can decorate the tape with markers or crayons either before or after you secure the straws. , -
Step 3: Leave one straw uncut
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Step 4: then use a scissors to cut an inch off the second straw
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Step 5: so that each straw is an inch shorter than the previous one.
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Step 6: Tear or cut a length of tape sufficient to wrap around the straws.
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Step 7: Lay the straws side by side on the tape and fold the tape around the straws.
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Step 8: Play the pan flute by blowing across the top of the straws.
Detailed Guide
The pan flute, or pan pipe, is a type of flute consisting of a group of small pipes of graduated length to produce a melody.
Pan flutes are usually made of wood, but many other materials can be used.
A very basic pan flute can be built out of drinking straws.
,,, If you wish, you can decorate the tape with markers or crayons either before or after you secure the straws. ,
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