Penny Kazoo
TIME TO COMPLETE
30 min. to an hour
WHAT WILL YOU MAKE?
You will learn to use common materials to construct a musical instrument. You will also learn to play the kazoo.
WHAT WILL YOU NEED?
- Other Materials
- Upcycled / Recycled materials
STEP 1
Add One Rubber Band
- Pull the thick rubber band around one tongue depressor.
- Make sure that the rubber band doesn't have any twists in it! It should be flush against the tongue depressor.
STEP 2
Add the Pennies
- Place one of the pennies about half an inch from the end of a tongue depressor and sandwich it between both of the tongue depressors.
- Wrap one of the smaller rubber bands around the tongue depressors above the penny as many times as you can without breaking the rubber band.
- Repeat this step with the remaining penny and rubber band on the other end of the tongue depressors.
STEP 3
Play your Kazoo!
- Wrap you lips around the middle of the two tongue depressors and either exhale or inhale air between them to make noise.
- Try speaking into your kazoo as well!
Please Note
Your safety is your own responsibility, including proper use of equipment and safety gear, and determining whether you have adequate skill and experience. Power tools, electricity, and other resources used for these projects are dangerous, unless used properly and with adequate precautions, including safety gear and adult supervision. Some illustrative photos do not depict safety precautions or equipment, in order to show the project steps more clearly. Use of the instructions and suggestions found in Maker Camp is at your own risk. Maker Media, Inc., disclaims all responsibility for any resulting damage, injury, or expense.
