How to Make a Whistle from a Straw

Steps

1. Obtain a straw. If you the one you have used after drinking, rinse it out and let it dry before going to the next step. If the straw is wrapped, remove its wrapper.
2. Cut one end of the straw. Make this end slanted and pointed. This will form the bottom of the straw whistle.
3. Make holes for the straw whistle. Cut 2 to 3 round holes at the top end of the straw. Anything that can be pressed through the straw is suitable to make holes with - a pen, scissors or something else sharp. However, be careful only to cut the hole one side of the straw and not to pass through to the other side.
4. Try to play a tune. Place your mouth on the uncut end of the straw whistle. Blow and see if you can make a sound. When you can get a sound, place your fingers on different positions of the holes to see if you can modify the sounds coming out.
5. Keep trying. If your first straw whistle is not a success, try making another one. Adjust where you have placed the holes to see if this makes a difference. Practice makes perfect.

Tips

• Flatten the straw slightly. That tends to make the sound better.

Warnings

• Don't cut the straw too much.
• Don't cut yourself with the scissors.

Things You'll Need

• Drinking straw
• Scissors or other object sharp enough to pierce holes in the straw and cut a slanted end