How to Build Musical Wooden Toys

How to Build Musical Wooden Toys

• 1

  Measure and mark the bamboo in four places: 27 inches, 21 inches, 15 inches and 8 inches. Wrap duct tape next to the cutting marks to keep the wood from splintering. Cut the four lengths of bamboo using a sharp hand saw.

• 2

  Drill two holes across from each other, 1 inch from the top of each piece of bamboo. Cut four pieces of kite string 2 feet long. Thread kite string through the holes. While holding onto both ends of string, tie a knot 4 inches above the bamboo.

• 3

  Mark the 3-foot board at 10 inches, 15 inches, 21 inches and 27 inches. Attach each string to the board using the staple gun at each of the marks.

• 4

  Lay the board across two chairs or any other surface of equal height. Use a wooden kitchen spoon or wooden kitchen mallet to create musical notes.