Recycled Box Guitar

Stretch rubber bands over a tissue box. Strum and change pitch by band thickness.

CreativeSTEM
AgeAges 3–8
Duration20 min
DifficultyEasy
CostFree
LocationIndoor

Educational Value

Vibration and pitch.

Materials Needed

Prep progress

Step-by-Step Instructions

  1. 1

    Remove tissue from box.

  2. 2

    Stretch bands lengthwise.

  3. 3

    Pluck and compare sounds.

  4. 4

    Add tube neck if desired.

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