Cut the end of a straw into a V shape. Jumbo straws work best.
Practice blowing (with the V end in your mouth) until you can get a buzzing sound.
Cut bits off the straw as you blow and notice the pitch gets higher. Why? (Think of the difference in pitch between the mew of a kitten and the roar of a lion.)
©2006 Jeff Goodman
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