Diy Rubber Band Guitar

4 jumbo 7 inch rubber bands purchased at staples 2 paperclips i used jumbo sized ones but i think 1 inch ones would work too heavy books directions to make your own diy cardboard guitar.

Diy rubber band guitar. The paper towel roll will become the neck of the guitar which you can tape or hot glue to the tissue box. For a more striking effect paint them differently than the body of the guitar. The thinner the rubber band the tighter it is stretched and the shorter the length of the vibrating section the higher the pitch will be. Cut one loop open for each string you need.

To make a rubber band guitar you ll need a tissue box 4 rubber bands scissors a paper towel tube tape glue popsicle sticks or straws and paint or stickers for decorating. And two it can be turned into a crafts project that you can sit with your kids and carry through together. Just whip out a cardboard box and some rubber bands and voila a homemade musical instrument you and your kids will love. Making a guitar using rubber bands is a fairly simple exercise that is definitely not rocket science.

Cut the rubber bands open. Trace and cut out 4 guitar pieces out of your cardboard. Thank you pbs parents. Make sure that all the knots are on the same side of the dowel.

For one it does not require very high end products to make and it can be easily brought through with simple things that are usually found around the house. The sound made by your instrument was the sound created by the rubber band vibrating when you plucked it much like how a real guitar string vibrates when played by a musician. Magnificentgaby recommended for you. Tie one end of each rubber string to one of the dowels.

3 full length guitar cutouts with holes cut out of the center of them. Fun easy diy indoor activities for kids. If there is any musical instrument i remember making as a kid it is a homemade guitar. Instead of looped rubber bands you want rubber band strings.