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Making a Woodwind instrument

6 For this experiment, you will need;
  • Paper straws
  • Scissors

Flatten one end of the straw and cut it into a triangular shape, effectively producing a double reed.  Moisten it and blow gently into it to produce a shrill tone.  Reduce the length of this pipe by cutting some of it off with the scissors and the pitch of the note should rise.  You have produced a primative Woodwind instrument.