Paper Tube Xylophone

A xylophone is a musical instrument played by striking a row of bars of graduated length with one or more small wooden or plastic mallets. The xylophone we will make today requires:

cardboard tubes (as many as wanted)

2 pieces of computer paper

Optional- construction paper (to get some color)

Scissors

Glue

String

Cut the tubes into different sizes. The more you have the more notes your xylophone can make.

Cut the construction paper to fit onto the tubes. Then glue them on.

Tie the strings in a loop to the top and bottom of the tubes (works best with double knots).

Roll the computer paper the long way, and make it tight.

Glue the strings on the tubes, and attach them to the rolls of computer paper.

Glue the bottom of the computer paper to a piece of cardboard for support.

Take two pencils and with the rubber end hit the tubes.