How to build a pan flute out of drinking straws

[@mycountrymylife7759]

Nice video thanks. Straw standard lengths (best to produce octve notes): 1: 19.5 cm 2: 17 cm 3: 15.5 cm 4: 14.5 cm 5: 13 cm 6: 11.5 cm 7: 10 cm 8: 9.5 cm

[@SlinkySmith59]

Lovely but does anyone know what this is in inches?

[@Shitmaster98]

@@SlinkySmith59 WHAT THE FUCK IS A KILOMETER 🦅🦅🦅🦅🦅

[@TheEnragedGamer]

Rulers have cm use it​@@SlinkySmith59

[@Kate-vo3uk]

Thank you thank you THANK YOU. I have a project due tomorrow where we have to make a DIY instrument and I haven't started and this is so quick and easy. THANK YOU.

[@ArminHirmer]

welcome :) and thank you for watching

[@jackieloewen9335]

Kate Salazar same with me but it's not quite working

[@Arkotix]

omg same! It's 1:00 AM right now and I woke up remembering I have a project due tomorrow. Thanks so much dude for this flute!

[@ryanteddar5189]

I have spent months researching into building marimbas and discovered an awesome resource at Delfords magic plan (google it if you're interested)

[@hollytownsend3456]

Keteh same

[@hannahalland5109]

At first I thought it was fake because I did not know how to blow it correctly so I watched a tutorial on how to play it. Thank you for posting it works great!

[@vaaruni1028]

WOW! Great idea! Btw, who is watching this in 2020 while in qurantine? this helped me alot- thx

[@architaroy3029]

Me!

[@jieyu8914]

Me too

[@coffee_decafinated7395]

2021

[@theobserver314]

Materials: 1 Lighter 1 Scissor 8 Straws 1 Role of Tape

[@JRinSparks]

Hey Armin, Just wanted to let you know that your efforts recording this video really saved the day for my child. There are so many "homemade" instruments that look like instruments but are really unplayable. This one works! We used an online tuner and set the pipe up to play Ode to Joy really easily by picking a designated colored straw that was different from the rest. Thanks!!!

[@timbowden3434]

Thank you so much! This worked incredibly well and my son is off to deliver his home instrument project today. We used Starbucks straws and they worked great. We made a C-major scale, and in the process, my son learned the difference between a whole tone and a semi-tone. (On the first trimming of the fourth note, we made an F# !!!)

[@ArminHirmer]

wow how cool. happy I could help

[@crappyaccount]

Always wanted a pan flute but never had the money. Thanks so much for this tutorial!

[@ArminHirmer]

welcome! and thank you for watching

[@yamahrahda]

I'll try to do it. I hope I don't burn the house down though.

[@botcheek482]

How do you burn a house down with a straw? Ohhh you probably get it stuck in a microwave

[@tehyamendez9125]

omg thank you i broke my panpipe but now i know how i can fix it. plus the gaps between each pipe sounds like a smart idea and would make it easier to use

[@ArminHirmer]

hehe happy when I could help :) thanks for watching

[@kailashpareek1292]

It is too good,easy and beautiful and it helped me a lot for my physics project..... Thanks a lot

[@ArminHirmer]

welcome and thanks for watching

[@Lia-ri8kc]

thankyou, i have project from my school, and deadline is today!! wow

[@georgealderson4424]

Thank you Maestro. I enjoyed watching your video very much and I like the music of Pan pipes so I may try to make a set

[@russellbursey7175]

Really like all the bows. Awesome

[@facelessdrone]

Beautiful!! I've always wanted a tiny pan flute.

[@fragglethegreat]

Thank you kind sir! I tried with the big milkshake straws and a bit more difficult, but your principle is sound. Much appreciation from me and my kiddo!

[@ArminHirmer]

Thank you

[@muqaddasbhatti9513]

thankyou so much! it really helped for my sister's homework. and she scored the highest marks!!

[@ArminHirmer]

I am happy to hear that :D

[@alecteodoro5756]

Hi can i ask what is the sizes of the straws

[@ArminHirmer]

they are roughly 25cm long and have a diameter of 5-6mm

[@carlosspeicywiener7018]

Archer and musician. Does that mean that you're a bard? Sweet

[@johanmannully5362]

I needed this for a school project thank you so much! Mine sounds a little different though I think it's because I could only find reusable straws

[@1moudania]

That bacame my son's homework,we just did it and guess what.It's working thanks to you Armin Hirmer.Thank you!!!!!!! :)

[@ArminHirmer]

welcome! I am so happy. Thanks for watching

[@lights4311]

Thank you sooooo much!!!!!!!!! I had a music homework and I hadn't stated and I had no idea what to do. Thank you again. :)))))

[@ArminHirmer]

:D welcome, I am happy when i can help hahahaha good luck

[@CMAdams-sd5ou]

Loved the video; pan flute works great and btw you sound like that one guy from the film SLC Punk

[@aniruddhpatel4758]

This straw flute video helped me in my project in sound,thank you.

[@ArminHirmer]

cool! Thank you for watching

[@paulaaj30]

thank you so much I need ideas for the kids to make instruments at church... they are going to love making their own.

[@ArminHirmer]

always happy when I can help. Thank you for watching

[@joluga_lastdrifter]

Thanks for help me complete school project😊

[@AlkahfiArchery]

Great!!! So creative you are

[@EthanRhame]

Beginning music sounds like the Force Unleashed theme :)

[@ArminHirmer]

:D by accident thanks for watching

[@arefgharefghdtoiydgwb662]

I thinks its stranger things

[@Seeoska_kuća]

Thank you! Easy and with a good sound!

[@lf8141]

I can't thank you enough, that's amazing!

[@IanRM]

Armin, thanks. Very useful and interesting video.

[@ArminHirmer]

Thank you for watching :)

[@Reviewmeuae2024]

Thank you you are so good at this i have a project

[@leighcarmarshall1287]

it works I tried it and it worked

[@williamwhite2249]

Incredible, making music from plastic. I am going to make one for my grandson. thanks

[@ArminHirmer]

thank you

[@jadongao2880]

This is so awesome.

[@HicksFamilyhicksathomecom]

thanks!!!! i have a project due in three days and i don't have anything easy to make!

[@thecringekid1929]

Ditto hope it went well lol

[@Dagoatstruc1d]

do you use the left overs

[@ArminHirmer]

Yes

[@PaolaMontevecchi]

really great ...and simple at the same time! viel en Dank!

[@ArminHirmer]

:D danke

[@HeyWonderSally]

Thank you so much I had to make an instrument for science class and I found your video ! So simple and it works great ! It doesn’t sound like yours though . 🤣🤣

[@clairehigginbotham6199]

OMG THANK YOU!! I have GOT to try that!!

[@victoriaperez-sevilla11]

Got an A in a music project !!!! Thanks !!!💛😂

[@ArminHirmer]

congratulations :D

[@jaymesvillafuerte7173]

how- do- you blow- it- and it makes a decent sound- i'm pretty sure my straws are sealed at the bottom already when i blow on it i can only hit the higher notes then when i try the lower notes it just doesn't make a proper sound :P

[@itsyourbroapol8227]

awesome, because of this I can make my project thank you

[@aliciagoh2790]

Wow that is cool

[@2manysigns]

Pretty good !

[@rhysmonkey]

Hi did you use special straws? I can't get a sound out of one (I've blown through it to test that it's sealed). Are they wider or harder than normal straws?

[@ArminHirmer]

normal straws from a coffee shop. Every straw should work... thin ones are a bit harder to blow, but you will manage :)

[@Xhunter600]

@@ArminHirmer I think it is the same problem for me as my plastic straw is very thin (the material)

[@anniieee-k4v]

You are amazing! Thank you so so so so so much!!!!

[@dustinvanhoose6186]

Very good sir!

[@emilycargile1215]

Is there a preferred brand for straws for the panflute? I couldn't get them to seal at the ends at all. I don't have a lighter, so I'm using matches and the pliers.

[@no_neme1]

It's acttully very helfull for my project thx alot

[@TheSohamArtbk]

how to play it? mine is not playing well

[@lynette4975]

Thanks for the video it really help me to my project in music

[@sophiaroth1930]

Fantastic video!

[@ArminHirmer]

thank you

[@lesleysanchez2656]

BOUT TO USE THIS FOR MY PHYSICS PROJECT. ugh this is great plus its cheap if you don't have that kind of money to spend.

[@ArminHirmer]

have fun and thanks for watching

[@Shefali_sf]

very confused as i cannot get a sound out of mine and it is sealed properly. any tips?

[@nicole23741]

What kind of straws is that sir?

[@Israrcool22]

Sounds awesome

[@diyhennadesigns1995]

What are the lengths of the straws

[@niffy4100]

Depends...

[@maryniellecagbay5010]

Can I ask,how to close the bottom of the straw???

[@ArminHirmer]

Pinch with plyers and burn them slightly

[@brandongray2595]

Thank u so much I figured out how to do it

[@bangtsnine5709]

Are the straws should be thick? Or is it also okay with thin straws?

[@jencompletobacaling5012]

Can we use any straws?

[@ArminHirmer]

Yes

[@julieaneshaneramos6181]

Does it work in different kinds of straws? Its for my project

[@krejdloc]

Could you please post a video where you make one using aluminum camo arrow shafts ? Possibly 2512's ? If it work do you think it could be used to call deer?

[@336sharky]

thanks a lot it worked perfectly

[@ArminHirmer]

I am happy to hear that, thank you for watching

[@cloudgoddesscosplay3389]

can you seal the bottoms in a way that keeps them round? I don't really want to flatten them

[@ArminHirmer]

then you need to plug something in, like eraser from pencils or so. it needs to air tight at the end. of course you can super glue some plastic sheet underneath and cut it round

[@konodioda8173]

16 straws to have the chromatic scale

[@konodioda8173]

No 12

[@faithadidjaja6156]

@@konodioda8173 did it work for you? i have a project to create an instrument that plays 2 octaves. are the straws long enough or did you have to extend the straws or...?

[@theambitiousduck]

Me in band class:

[@bryanowensoeprapto189]

how can it sound like that when i tried it with starbuck straws it didnt work plz help me

[@ArminHirmer]

it works with every straw, you only need to make sure that the bottom is really sales and closed. then blow like I do. it will work :)

[@ElanorWhitley]

It helps me in my project

[@ArminHirmer]

thank you

[@bottleflutemusic4996]

I like it. But can you make one using bottles?

[@ArminHirmer]

they will take up more space, but simply fill them differently and it will work

[@thaihuynh1296]

Is there any other material that could replace a lighter so kids can make it?

[@ArminHirmer]

You will need a heat source for it, or you try it with glue

[@thaihuynh1296]

Kay thanks

[@ravisinha312]

Is it necessary to close one the end of the straw? When I am trying to do so, the sound is very feeble

[@ArminHirmer]

the principle of a pan flute is to have one side closed. how can you create a sound while you let i

[@michakrawczyk3437]

Wow Awesome!

[@fawaz1140]

I need this only so i can play "Informer" on it like the dude from the Doritos ad.

[@Soul_5445]

Super😉👍👍👍🌟🌟🌟👏👏👏 Thank you very much💖💝🌈

[@cloudgoddesscosplay3389]

I know this is old but would it work with fat straws as well?

[@ArminHirmer]

Sure

[@chrishinton7805]

absolutely awesome :D

[@fweful7106]

hi im a very late but would it work if I were to tape the end shut?

[@ArminHirmer]

hi, as long as you manage to get it air tight sure

[@lillianxiang796]

hi, how do you blow it, i cant get the sound out

[@klebe4442]

Lillian Xiang that s difficult man, you need practice

[@amemin863]

hi can someone tell me how may cm the straws are? im not really good with measuring the sound. Thank you!

[@leroyjarvis5617]

Now I must do this

[@Israrcool22]

Ohhh Malta,, Grandayy must've learned from him!!!!

[@arrowflinger3798]

I saw those broken arrow pens you had... you should do a tutorial on making them

[@emilydaniels3528]

Does the type of tape matter?

[@ArminHirmer]

hehe no :)

[@kylerobinson8689]

What length do you make them

[@ArminHirmer]

I did not measure them, I just tried and shortened until I liked the sound of the deepest tone. if you want to do it pro, then use a guitar tuner or so

[@kold_cnees]

what is the measurements length of the straws?

[@ArminHirmer]

sorry, I dont have it anymore :( simply try what sounds good for you

[@justsomecarwithasillymoustache]

Will it work to zesto straw?

[@ArminHirmer]

I don't know what zesto means. But as long as they are air tight and you can close them on the bottom, yes

[@justsomecarwithasillymoustache]

@@ArminHirmer im from philipinnes . Zesto is a juice btw i dont knoe that there is zesto juice in any country ahhahahah sorri for my bad english cuz i need to make my project hrhheheehe

[@kevn3850]

thanks very much, although, it took me time to get the blow to make sound but pulled it off, thanks very much! :D

[@ArminHirmer]

welcome. Thank you for watching

[@philsm5422]

can I get the measurements?

[@renzclarence2667]

how do i play it i dont know how

[@zeefajunaid2347]

Aahhh!!! thanks alot. it's really very useful and easy as a project fr the student like me... it helped me to earn gud grades... thank u 😊

[@ArminHirmer]

Welcome. I am always happy when I can help hahaha. Thanks for watching!

[@jullienedivinenavarro4879]

thank you very much

[@butterflybvrm8324]

very good

[@ArminHirmer]

thank you

[@imanganese]

I'm sorry but can you try to put it on camera to big? I mean near camera so i can see, how the straws look like.

[@g5groufsky936]

Cool idear

[@gesar2918]

every traveling archer needs an instrument...

[@ArminHirmer]

hehe exactly

[@cutiejade7050]

I'm here because of my module in music, I tried to make this back then

[@johncainghog31]

Oh, currently doing the same thing nice

[@functionform]

Awesome.

[@ArminHirmer]

thank you

[@ikramikram9047]

Nice

[@thusharadesilva7178]

I can not get that beginning sound.

[@ArminHirmer]

make sure the straw is air tight on the bottom and you blow gently over the upper rim. You can do that

[@mdominik5744]

Thank you :)

[@ArminHirmer]

welcome :)