How to Make an Aboriginal Blow Horn From a PVC

An aboriginal blow horn, called a didgeridoo, is the horn used by the Aborigines in Australia and New Zealand. This long tube creates a loud rumbling sound that is unlike other instruments. By using PVC pipe commonly used for water pipes, you can make your own blow horn. The PVC version of the blow horn provides a similar sound due to its narrow diameter and tube length.

Things You'll Need

• 1 1/2-inch PVC pipe (length between 4 and 5 feet)
• 1 1/2-inch female coupler
• 1 1/2-inch to 1-inch bushing
• Hacksaw

Instructions

1. Wash the pipe, coupler and bushing with a mixture of soap and water to ensure that all of the materials are clean.

2. Saw off a 1/4-inch piece on each side of the 1 1/2-inch pipe to make the pipe ends smooth.

3. Wipe away all pieces at the end of the 1 1/2-inch pipe.

4. Connect the 1 1/2-inch female coupler to one end of the pipe.

5. Place the 1 1/2-inch to 1-inch bushing into the coupler to create the mouthpiece. Blow into the bushing to create the sound. The longer the pipe, the deeper the sound will be.

References

• "Cornstalk Fiddle & Other Homemade Instruments"; Dallas Cline; January 2008