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Children enjoy making their own musical instruments, though it's important that any they make should create a good sound. If you're feeling ambitious, try the ones below. Table-leg bass

Table-leg bass

* Attach a broom handle securely to a table leg with strong tape, making sure it clears the table by 1m.

* Tie one end of a piece of strong string securely to the top of the handle and the other end to the leg diagonally opposite. The string must be tight or it won't work.

* Pluck the string and hear the bass boom.

* Too change the pitch, make the string tighter or looser by pressing it against the handle with your othe rhand.

* It is best for a practitioner to try making the instrument first.

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