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How to Make Instruments With Wax Paper

Sound is produced through vibration. Musical instruments use varying intensities of vibrations to create different notes and tones. Instruments produce these vibrations in different ways. For example, wind instruments use the vibration of air to form sound while string instruments make music through the vibration of strings. In order to make your own instrument, you need something that will vibrate. In this case, we will use wax paper. By using wax paper, you can turn common household items into musical creations.

Things You'll Need

Wax paper
Comb
Tape
Paper towel tube
Scissors

Instructions

Harmonica
- 1
  Cut a piece of wax paper big enough to cover the comb.
- 2
  Fold the wax paper in half, and place it over the teeth of the comb.
- 3
  Secure the wax paper on the comb using tape.
- 4
  Place your lips on the wax paper and hum onto the comb. This will cause the wax paper to vibrate and produce musical sounds.
Kazoo
- 5
  Cut a piece of wax paper to cover one end of the paper towel tube.
- 6
  Put the wax paper on the paper towel tube, and secure it in place using tape.
- 7
  Use the scissors to poke a few holes in the wax paper.
- 8
  Hum into the opposite end of the paper towel tube to create musical tones.

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