How to Make a Harmonica From a Comb

How to Make a Harmonica From a Comb
Written By
Soren Bagley
Soren Bagley
Published: Apr 30, 2009
Updated: Feb 23, 2021
1 minute read

The homemade harmonica is one of the easiest toy instruments to make. The materials that it requires are extremely simple and once it is constructed, learning to play the instrument is easy. You and your friends will be amazed at how similar this little makeshift contraption will sound to a real harmonica and kids will love performing this craft project as a sort of musical experiment.

Things You'll Need:

Things You Will Need

  • Comb
  • Wax Paper
  • Scissors
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    Cut the wax paper so that the length of the paper corresponds to the length of the comb.

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    Fold the paper over the end of the comb that has the teeth. The center of the paper should be where the paper is folded so that there is an equal amount of paper on both sides of the comb. The wax side of the paper should face inward.

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    Hold the comb horizontally so that the teeth face upward and hold the paper firmly in place.

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    Hum through the paper that is folded over the top of the comb.

    Soren Bagley

    Soren Bagley recently graduated from the University of Toledo with a B.A. in English Literature. He has been a professional writer for two years and his work has appeared on a wide variety of internet web sites, including Associated…

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