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Popsicle stick harmonica

Two craft sticks, a rubber band and 2 bits of straw make a buzzy little instrument you play by blowing.

Popsicle stick harmonica
LevelBeginner
AgesAges 5 to 10
Time10 minutes
Cost$0 to $2

What you'll need

Materials

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Tools

How to make it

  1. Step 1: Stretch the band
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    Stretch the band

    Stretch the wide rubber band lengthwise around 1 stick.

  2. Step 2: Cut the straw
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    Cut the straw

    Cut 2 pieces of straw, each about 1 in long.

  3. Step 3: Add the spacers
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    Add the spacers

    Slide a straw piece under the band near each end.

  4. Step 4: Close it up
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    Close it up

    Lay the second stick on top. Wrap a small rubber band around each end, outside the straws.

  5. Step 5: Blow
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    Blow

    Put your lips on the side of the sticks and blow through the gap. It buzzes like a kazoo.

Edie's tip

Slide the straws closer together and the sound gets higher. That's a shorter band vibrating faster.

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