Partly due to the simplicity of the plant itself, bamboo instruments are extremely easy to make, and make well at that! In this instructable, I'll teach you how to to make 4 bamboo instruments that will only cost you the time to make them.Īn assortment of drill bits ranging in diameter from 2mm to 1.5 cm.Ī rotary tool (Dremel) with a cutting wheel and various sanding and grinding bits.Ī general purpose hand-held sander with various sandpapers ranging from at least medium to fine Over time, various cultures have developed a variety of bamboo flutes, pipes, whistles, and general noisemakers. The natural, hollow culm of this giant grass makes it perfect for making woodwind instruments. No other plant has influenced the growth and development of human society and culture more than the humble bamboo has, making it possibly the most important plant in human history.Īs I stated earlier, bamboo is perfect for making a great variety of items, including musical instruments. In fact, at least one species of bamboo is native to each continent except for Antarctica and Europe. Due to it's unparalleled growth speed, It's hollow construct, and widespread growing range, Bamboo has been used to make for a broad selection of items, ranging from watermills to limbo sticks and Tiki bars. Despite being a plant of prehistoric ancestry, this simple plant has "grown" to be a huge part of many cultures.
0 kommentar(er)
