How to Make Australian Noise Makers

Make a Didgeridoo from a wrapping-paper tube.

An instrument native to Australia is the Didgeridoo. It is a nose maker made from a Mallee branch. The branch is naturally hollowed by termites. The Aborigines harvest the hollow branches and decorate the outside with aboriginal designs. The instrument is played by placing their mouth tightly inside one end of the tube and blowing. The different sizes and lengths of the Mallee branch produce different sounds. Make a homemade Didgeridoo from a wrapping-paper tube.

Things You'll Need

• Wrapping paper tube
• Roll of white paper
• Scissors
• Tape
• Markers

Instructions

1. Cover the outside of the wrapping paper tube with white paper.

2. Tape the paper in place.

3. Decorate the white paper with Aboriginal designs. Appropriate designs include those made with lines of dots, circles, lizards, fish and kangaroos.

4. Place one end of the tube over your mouth. Hold your lips together and blow.

References

• DLTK Kids: Didgeridoo
• Wandoo Didgeridoo: Australian Mallee