How Do You Make A PVC Pipe Transverse Flute?
The transverse flute—of which the modern flute is a prime example—is played by blowing across an opening at one end with the body of the flute extending to the right of the performer, rather than by blowing downward into a flute held vertically. In this article, you’ll learn how to make a simple transverse flute out of PVC or CPVC that can play two octaves. Step 1 jQuery(document).ready(function(){ jQuery(‘#jsArticleStep1 span.image a:first’).attr(‘href’,’http://i.ehow.com/images/GlobalPhoto/Articles/4969669/178973_Full.jpg’); }); The raw materials and a finished PVC flute Cut the PVC pipe to 15 9/16 inches. Sand the ends of the flute while holding it under running water to avoid breathing in the dust. Step 2 jQuery(document).ready(function(){ jQuery(‘#jsArticleStep2 span.image a:first’).attr(‘href’,’http://i.ehow.com/images/GlobalPhoto/Articles/4969669/178974_Full.jpg’); }); A diagram showing the location of the holes for this flute Secure the pipe in the clamp. Mark the following
