twinkl Make a Harmonica Assembly Instructions
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Make your own harmonica and try different
sounds using craft materials.
By repositioning the straws, you can
make different sounds and see how the
sound vibrates through the elastic band to
make music.
Why not make a rubber band guitar with
an empty tissue box and see how the
sound differs?
InstructionsInstructions
You will need:
• drinking straws
• scissors
• 2 lolly sticks
• 2 small elastic bands
• 1 larger, thicker elastic band
Alternatives to try:
• Move the straws closer together and make dierent sounds.
• Use bigger or smaller lolly sticks and a range of elastic bands.
1. Cut two lengths of drinking straw (approximately 2cm each).
2. Stretch the larger elastic band along one of the lolly sticks.
3. Place the straw pieces at each end of the lolly stick, underneath the
elastic band.
4. Place the second lolly stick on top of the straws and secure in place with
the smaller elastic bands; one at each end of the lolly stick.
5. Put the harmonica between your lips and blow air between the lolly sticks.
Make a Harmonica
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