How to build a pan flute out of drinking straws

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  • Easy to make, takes only minutes, cheap AND it sounds great.
    If you want, you can tune your flutes with a online tuner (guitars), works great. A fun project for the whole family :)

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  • @Kate-vo3uk
    @Kate-vo3uk 7 ปีที่แล้ว +246

    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
      @ArminHirmer  7 ปีที่แล้ว +20

      welcome :) and thank you for watching

    • @jackieloewen9335
      @jackieloewen9335 7 ปีที่แล้ว +4

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

    • @Arkotix
      @Arkotix 7 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      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
      @ryanteddar5189 7 ปีที่แล้ว +2

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

    • @hollytownsend3456
      @hollytownsend3456 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Keteh same

  • @hannahalland5109
    @hannahalland5109 7 ปีที่แล้ว +67

    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!

  • @mycountrymylife7759
    @mycountrymylife7759 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    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
      @SlinkySmith59 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Lovely but does anyone know what this is in inches?

    • @Shitmaster98
      @Shitmaster98 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

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

    • @TheEnragedGamer
      @TheEnragedGamer 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Rulers have cm use it​@@SlinkySmith59

  • @vaaruni1028
    @vaaruni1028 4 ปีที่แล้ว +37

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

  • @timbowden3434
    @timbowden3434 5 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    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
      @ArminHirmer  5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      wow how cool. happy I could help

  • @theobserver314
    @theobserver314 5 ปีที่แล้ว +99

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

  • @JRinSparks
    @JRinSparks 7 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    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!!!

  • @crappyaccount
    @crappyaccount 6 ปีที่แล้ว +3

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

    • @ArminHirmer
      @ArminHirmer  6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      welcome! and thank you for watching

  • @Lia-ri8kc
    @Lia-ri8kc 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

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

  • @yamahrahda
    @yamahrahda 8 ปีที่แล้ว +84

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

    • @botcheek482
      @botcheek482 5 ปีที่แล้ว +5

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

  • @tehyamendez9125
    @tehyamendez9125 7 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    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
      @ArminHirmer  7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      hehe happy when I could help :) thanks for watching

  • @kailashpareek1292
    @kailashpareek1292 7 ปีที่แล้ว +8

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

    • @ArminHirmer
      @ArminHirmer  7 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      welcome and thanks for watching

  • @leighcarmarshall1287
    @leighcarmarshall1287 8 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    it works I tried it and it worked

  • @georgealderson4424
    @georgealderson4424 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    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

  • @fragglethegreat
    @fragglethegreat 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    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!

  • @russellbursey7175
    @russellbursey7175 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Really like all the bows. Awesome

  • @johanmannully5362
    @johanmannully5362 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    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

  • @facelessdrone
    @facelessdrone 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

  • @Seeoska_kuća
    @Seeoska_kuća 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Thank you! Easy and with a good sound!

  • @muqaddasbhatti9513
    @muqaddasbhatti9513 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

    • @ArminHirmer
      @ArminHirmer  6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I am happy to hear that :D

    • @alecteodoro5756
      @alecteodoro5756 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Hi can i ask what is the sizes of the straws

    • @ArminHirmer
      @ArminHirmer  6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

  • @lights4311
    @lights4311 7 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    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
      @ArminHirmer  7 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @carlosspeicywiener7018
    @carlosspeicywiener7018 2 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @paulaaj30
    @paulaaj30 7 ปีที่แล้ว

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

    • @ArminHirmer
      @ArminHirmer  7 ปีที่แล้ว

      always happy when I can help. Thank you for watching

  • @1moudania
    @1moudania 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

    • @ArminHirmer
      @ArminHirmer  7 ปีที่แล้ว

      welcome! I am so happy. Thanks for watching

  • @williamwhite2249
    @williamwhite2249 7 ปีที่แล้ว +3

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

  • @HeyWonderSally
    @HeyWonderSally 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    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 . 🤣🤣

  • @aniruddhpatel4758
    @aniruddhpatel4758 7 ปีที่แล้ว

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

    • @ArminHirmer
      @ArminHirmer  7 ปีที่แล้ว

      cool! Thank you for watching

  • @joluga_lastdrifter
    @joluga_lastdrifter 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thanks for help me complete school project😊

  • @AlkahfiArchery
    @AlkahfiArchery 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great!!!
    So creative you are

  • @IanRM
    @IanRM 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    Armin, thanks. Very useful and interesting video.

    • @ArminHirmer
      @ArminHirmer  7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thank you for watching :)

  • @CMAdams-sd5ou
    @CMAdams-sd5ou 6 ปีที่แล้ว +3

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

  • @victoriaperez-sevilla11
    @victoriaperez-sevilla11 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

  • @HicksFamilyhicksathomecom
    @HicksFamilyhicksathomecom 7 ปีที่แล้ว +3

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

  • @jadongao2880
    @jadongao2880 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This is so awesome.

  • @EthanRhame
    @EthanRhame 7 ปีที่แล้ว +20

    Beginning music sounds like the Force Unleashed theme :)

  • @lf8141
    @lf8141 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @aliciagoh2790
    @aliciagoh2790 8 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Wow that is cool

  • @Reviewmeuae2024
    @Reviewmeuae2024 3 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @clairehigginbotham6199
    @clairehigginbotham6199 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

  • @lesleysanchez2656
    @lesleysanchez2656 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    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
      @ArminHirmer  7 ปีที่แล้ว

      have fun and thanks for watching

  • @2manysigns
    @2manysigns 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Pretty good !

  • @lynette4975
    @lynette4975 6 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @PaolaMontevecchi
    @PaolaMontevecchi 7 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @butterflywings2606
    @butterflywings2606 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    This actually worked... Thank youuuuu

  • @brandongray2595
    @brandongray2595 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thank u so much I figured out how to do it

  • @itsyourbroapol8227
    @itsyourbroapol8227 7 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @dustinvanhoose6186
    @dustinvanhoose6186 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Very good sir!

  • @annienguyenly6172
    @annienguyenly6172 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @336sharky
    @336sharky 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    thanks a lot it worked perfectly

    • @ArminHirmer
      @ArminHirmer  7 ปีที่แล้ว

      I am happy to hear that, thank you for watching

  • @konodioda8173
    @konodioda8173 5 ปีที่แล้ว +42

    16 straws to have the chromatic scale

    • @konodioda8173
      @konodioda8173 5 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      No 12

    • @faithadidjaja6156
      @faithadidjaja6156 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@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
      @theambitiousduck 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Me in band class:

  • @no_neme1
    @no_neme1 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    It's acttully very helfull for my project thx alot

  • @sophiaroth1930
    @sophiaroth1930 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Fantastic video!

  • @Israrcool22
    @Israrcool22 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Sounds awesome

  • @ElanorWhitley
    @ElanorWhitley 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    It helps me in my project

  • @Israrcool22
    @Israrcool22 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

  • @fawaz1140
    @fawaz1140 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

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

  • @kevn3850
    @kevn3850 6 ปีที่แล้ว

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

    • @ArminHirmer
      @ArminHirmer  6 ปีที่แล้ว

      welcome. Thank you for watching

  • @yUngX179
    @yUngX179 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    how cool! great idea:)

  • @jullienedivinenavarro4879
    @jullienedivinenavarro4879 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    thank you very much

  • @Soul_5445
    @Soul_5445 4 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @michakrawczyk3437
    @michakrawczyk3437 ปีที่แล้ว

    Wow Awesome!

  • @rhysmonkey
    @rhysmonkey 8 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    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
      @ArminHirmer  8 ปีที่แล้ว +8

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

    • @Xhunter600
      @Xhunter600 3 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @jaymesvillafuerte7173
    @jaymesvillafuerte7173 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    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

  • @TheSohamArtbk
    @TheSohamArtbk 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    how to play it? mine is not playing well

  • @chrishinton7805
    @chrishinton7805 8 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    absolutely awesome :D

  • @leroyjarvis5617
    @leroyjarvis5617 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Now I must do this

  • @arrowflinger3798
    @arrowflinger3798 5 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @zeefajunaid2347
    @zeefajunaid2347 7 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    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
      @ArminHirmer  7 ปีที่แล้ว +2

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

  • @butterflybvrm8324
    @butterflybvrm8324 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    very good

  • @emilycargile1215
    @emilycargile1215 ปีที่แล้ว

    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.

  • @krejdloc
    @krejdloc 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    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?

  • @g5groufsky936
    @g5groufsky936 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Cool idear

  • @diyhennadesigns1995
    @diyhennadesigns1995 7 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    What are the lengths of the straws

    • @niffy4100
      @niffy4100 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Depends...

  • @Dagoatstruc1d
    @Dagoatstruc1d 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    do you use the left overs

  • @luoyisishimisi470
    @luoyisishimisi470 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Danke sehr!!!

  • @mdominik5744
    @mdominik5744 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you :)

  • @ikramikram9047
    @ikramikram9047 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Nice

  • @renzclarence2667
    @renzclarence2667 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    its like the diwdiw as its a instrument from philippines its our project to make a Cordillera instrument do im gonna do this

  • @functionform
    @functionform 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Awesome.

  • @Shefali_sf
    @Shefali_sf 5 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @bryanowensoeprapto189
    @bryanowensoeprapto189 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

    • @ArminHirmer
      @ArminHirmer  7 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      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 :)

  • @cutiejade7050
    @cutiejade7050 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

    • @johncainghog31
      @johncainghog31 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Oh, currently doing the same thing nice

  • @behnodm1124
    @behnodm1124 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    nice

  • @bangtsnine5709
    @bangtsnine5709 4 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @bottleflutemusic4996
    @bottleflutemusic4996 5 ปีที่แล้ว

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

    • @ArminHirmer
      @ArminHirmer  5 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @julieaneshaneramos6181
    @julieaneshaneramos6181 3 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @maryniellecagbay5010
    @maryniellecagbay5010 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

    • @ArminHirmer
      @ArminHirmer  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Pinch with plyers and burn them slightly

  • @amemin863
    @amemin863 3 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @aadvikpanandikar4845
    @aadvikpanandikar4845 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks a lot it helped in y assignment

    • @ArminHirmer
      @ArminHirmer  6 ปีที่แล้ว

      happy to hear that. thanks for watching !

  • @gesar2918
    @gesar2918 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    every traveling archer needs an instrument...

  • @oliwegisaax6831
    @oliwegisaax6831 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    thanks bro

    • @ArminHirmer
      @ArminHirmer  7 ปีที่แล้ว

      :) thanks for watching

  • @lillianxiang796
    @lillianxiang796 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

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

    • @klebe4442
      @klebe4442 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Lillian Xiang that s difficult man, you need practice

  • @highqueengdg4046
    @highqueengdg4046 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    It took some practice, but I got it!

  • @nicole23741
    @nicole23741 ปีที่แล้ว

    What kind of straws is that sir?

  • @osfnzusjwnnoudisn7601
    @osfnzusjwnnoudisn7601 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    THANK YOU you saved me from failing band class lol

  • @cloudgoddesscosplay3389
    @cloudgoddesscosplay3389 7 ปีที่แล้ว

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

    • @ArminHirmer
      @ArminHirmer  7 ปีที่แล้ว

      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

  • @eveculley5093
    @eveculley5093 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    veery cool

  • @ravisinha312
    @ravisinha312 7 ปีที่แล้ว

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

    • @ArminHirmer
      @ArminHirmer  7 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @thewatcher3326
    @thewatcher3326 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    this that nigga who made the spirit flute everybody in spirit tracks talk about

  • @ArtyBilli
    @ArtyBilli 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I know its a bit late... But can you like... Umm.. measure the length of your straws and tell us the exact length so that we can get a uniform note. Not everybody has trained ears, you see! It will be very helpful if we had a standard length chart for the project