Instructions for the Drinking Straw Kazoo

Griffin's hands-on project for kids at Austin Mini Maker Faire 2015 was a noisemaker made out of a straw. Whether you call it a kazoo, a clarinet, a party blower, or an air horn, it was a fun project that Griffin first saw on Youtube. Next, he wants to find out what happens if you use a bendy straw.

Drinking Straw Horn Project Instructions

1.           Flatten the end of the straw

   2.     Cut into a point (you can draw lines first)

    

     
   3.           Blow through the end

    

   4.           Flick the end to make a different sound.

   5.          Add decorations. 

Start with a rectangle of tissue paper. Cut a fringe on one edge. Tape it around the end of the straw.

Or make a cone and tape it to the end.

References: 

http://www.exploresound.org/home/activities/straw-instrument/                       

http://www.instructables.com/id/Horn-From-a-Drinking-Straw/

http://science.wonderhowto.com/how-to/build-reed-instrument-from-drinking-straw-296398/

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9VQpnM8dvVU (Crazy Russian Hacker air horn)