How Do You Make A Pan Pipe?
The pan pipe comes from truly mythic origins: Pan, the ancient Greek half-goat half-human god of shepherds, flocks, mountains, hunting and, of course, rustic music, played these pipes in a competition against Apollo, the god of all music and arts. Despite their lofty origins, simple pan pipes can be constructed in your home and nearly anyone can learn to play them. Make this instrument as a thoughtful homemade gift for someone of any age, or as a new hobby for yourself. Acquire at least 1 1/2 feet PVC piping from a hardware or construction store. The pipe should be 1/2 inch in diameter. Cut the PVC pipe into five separate pieces: 6 inches, 7 inches, 7 1/2 inches, 8 1/2 inches and 9 1/2 inches. Sand the ends of the PVC piping with sandpaper so the edges are completely smooth. Blow away any dust from the tubes, inside and out. Tape pennies to one end of the pipes, sealing that hole completely. Line up the non-taped ends of the pipes so that the openings are completely even. Tape together
