If music is part of your DNA and you’re a crafter at heart, you may be asking yourself, “what instruments can I DIY?”
If you’ve never used PVC before, you may not think that you can build instruments out of PVC pipe and fittings, but, in fact, you can. Here are 5 DIY PVC Instruments that you can make in an afternoon.
PVC Flute – Making a flute out of PVC is probably the easiest it gets in terms of DIY PVC Instruments. All you need is a PVC end cap, pipe, and drill for the holes. You’ll be making music in less than 30 minutes. A PVC flute is great for traveling and practicing in places where you wouldn’t want your expensive flute exposed to the elements, like a family camping trip for example.
PVC Xylophone – A xylophone made from PVC is a great way to learn about scales and pitches. Making it a DIY project really provides an understanding that just playing alone can’t provide. You’ll need several feet of pipe and some wood, but this DIY xylophone is still considered a beginner-level project. This is one that kids are really going to love!
PVC Trombone – Building a DIY PVC trombone is a great way to get familiar with how exactly a trombone works. It’s a practice that may help you even become a better trombone player. While your PVC trombone may be impossible to tune, you’ll be able to practice the motions for muscle memory. Made from pipe, slip Tees, and a reducing bell, you’ll get familiar with measuring and cutting PVC pipe quickly with this DIY project.
PVC Pipe Drum – Similar in look and style to the xylophone, the PVC pipe drum or tubulum is more of a hand drum. The PVC pipe drum is also simple to make with just pipe, elbow fittings, and a base. Once complete, you can play the tubulum by hitting the open end of the pipe with the palm of your hand. A person of any skill level can make this DIY PVC pipe drum.
PVC Saxophone – The DIY PVC Saxophone won’t get you your own opening act but it can help teach you the fundamentals. This is a great project for children to tackle with adult supervision. You’ll soon be on your way to hours of endless entertainment.
There is nothing like the satisfaction of listening to some great music. There is also nothing like creating and building your own instrument to play music. We know you’ll enjoy both building and playing these DIY PVC Instruments. Let us know how your project turned out by sharing pictures and videos with us on social media!