Banjos, guitars, violins, cellos and harps are just a few of the types of Chordophones that all make sound by vibrating strings. Resonators can be made with tin cans, wooden boxes, and cardboard boxes. This is how to make a lap harp out of a cardboard box and rubber bands with children.
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You Will Need:
Cardboard Box
Some Extra Cardboard
Scissors
X-Acto Knife
4 Large Rubber Bands
Pencil
Paint
Paint Brushes
Hot Glue Gun
What to Do:
1. Have the child paint the cardboard box and allow to dry. Or allow the child to decorate the box however they like.
3. Create a bridge by cutting out a long rectangle out of cardboard and fold into a triangle (see photo). Use hot glue to keep the triangle secure.
4. Use an X-Acto knife to make 4 slots in the bridge to secure the rubber bands.
2. Punch a hole in center of shoe box. Draw a large oval shape around the hole. Use scissors or X-Acto knife to cut out the hole.
5. Use hot glue to attach the bridge to the box.
6. Stretch one rubber band around the box at a time and then move them into place around the box and into the bridge.
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