The Banginet by Gregory P.
To make my instrument, I started by folding up one end of the tube's edges. Next, I painted green paint on about an inch of the tube. I painted red on two inches of the tube, etc. Next, I cut two small holes near the end where I had folded the edges up. toward the other end, I slit one whole with the scissors, put the pan in place, and made another slit where the pan ended. Then I taped it down for support. I did this all by myself. One of the problems I came across was how to play a note with zero fingers. Another problem was if the holes were too big. I soon solved both of the problems by leaning the front of The Banginet on a chair.
To play my instrument, first you blow through the curled end. Your lips should be shaped like when you play a trombone. Now start tapping the squiggly straw against the pan, still blowing. To change the pitch, you can use the holes or tight/loosen your lips. If you blow harder or softer, or tap harder or softer, the volume will change. With this you can play the beat and the melody.I pretty much liked the idea of creating a musical instrument, except for the essay part. I liked figuring out what different materials would make different sounds. Also, I liked clashing sounds to see what it sounds like. I learned you can't always get the sound you want from an instrument. Also, I learned to try to change volume instantly.