Making a harp from household objects

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  • Опубликовано: 5 фев 2025
  • This is a little personal project rather than an instructional video.
    My aim was to make a harp inspired by an Adungu harp, spending as little money as possible on tools and materials.
    There were a few bumps along the way, and moments when I didn't know what to try next, but I'm really pleased with the end result.
    Materials:
    Plastic container with a clip on lid
    Wooden spatula
    Bamboo skewers
    Fishing line
    Tools:
    Craft knife
    Scissors
    Tape measure
    I got a bit fed up editing this video so I didn't go looking for good music to use. I therefore recommend muting until the point where I'm tuning at the end.

Комментарии • 46

  • @fnersch3367
    @fnersch3367 6 лет назад +21

    Nice little project. Brought back memories when I was 9 years old and did this. Mine was a violin made out of a swing set seat. 60 years later I still make instruments (nickelharpas to pipe organs) and love every minute of it!!

    • @kurokitsune6173
      @kurokitsune6173 4 года назад

      Did it work? The violin I mean. I wanna make my own diy violin for a music video and am researching how

    • @fnersch3367
      @fnersch3367 4 года назад

      @@kurokitsune6173 - The easiest way is to use a cigar box and a dowel. Check out C.B. Gitty for parts. They are a great source for DIY instrument making. Also check out Shane Speal on RUclips.

    • @kurokitsune6173
      @kurokitsune6173 4 года назад

      @@fnersch3367 Thankyou. I'll take a look :)

  • @beardedtorus1603
    @beardedtorus1603 3 года назад +3

    Made this today with rubber bands, worked great for my daughter's 4th grade music project.

  • @joebrown6112
    @joebrown6112 5 лет назад +3

    The most impressive is how you tuned it just right. Good job!

  • @outandabout259
    @outandabout259 5 лет назад +4

    Yesterday I built 1-stringed bass guitar thing out of bucket, thin rope, a plank, 2 nails and couple of pieces of wood to get everything lined up properly (instrument is lying on ground and stairs and parts are not attached to each others). And it works!

  • @andyharpist2938
    @andyharpist2938 7 лет назад +54

    and you will always have somewhere for your packed lunch.

  • @tes-steam-coach
    @tes-steam-coach 2 года назад

    Well done! 👍

  • @wolfbeam9169
    @wolfbeam9169 4 года назад +4

    I had a dream I played on a homemade harp and it somewhat resembled this one, so Im going to try to make it one of these days.

  • @jewdy_the_jew
    @jewdy_the_jew 6 лет назад +8

    Our Creator gave you a beautiful mind. Thanks for sharing!💓really cool!

  • @rayr8665
    @rayr8665 6 лет назад +11

    how did u tune it. i need help with tuning mine i dont know how to tune it

  • @aslhanersoy5661
    @aslhanersoy5661 4 года назад +1

    Greatest video I've ever seen

  • @hillir9973
    @hillir9973 5 лет назад +4

    Does the base have to be a tupperware or no? I dont have enough money to buy one and my mom wont let me use the ones we have

  • @andyharpist2938
    @andyharpist2938 7 лет назад +2

    Great. Adungus rock!

  • @phoenixrising1576
    @phoenixrising1576 3 года назад +1

    This is genius. Have u put it outside to see if the wind plays it?How about making a harp that could attach to a modern window? A window that pushes out and the wind harp could be attached to the under side safely..wind harps need to be in everyone's home.

  • @shirleywong4110
    @shirleywong4110 6 лет назад +2

    Should I twist the fish string before fixing it at the bottom of the lid? How can I fix the strings firmly with the sticks at the bottom of the lid?

  • @Harpiano
    @Harpiano 6 лет назад +2

    so creative!!

  • @RosssRoyce
    @RosssRoyce 2 года назад

    Ellie, make one from a tin biscuit box! Will resonate better!

  • @angelinakhan1198
    @angelinakhan1198 4 года назад +2

    What did you to the bottom of the lid with the bamboo sticks and the string??

  • @bobbygloria8528
    @bobbygloria8528 6 лет назад +6

    Omg it was fishing line fuckkk that was I need

  • @seanmichaelbanasihan6273
    @seanmichaelbanasihan6273 6 лет назад +7

    Then music is actually pretty good

  • @JeremyBrosch
    @JeremyBrosch 5 лет назад

    Cool!

  • @rwlrwl5951
    @rwlrwl5951 4 года назад

    Thanks.

  • @lilypankonin8145
    @lilypankonin8145 7 лет назад +6

    how far apart did you measure the strings?

    • @EllieMcLay
      @EllieMcLay  7 лет назад +7

      Lily Munoz I think it was about 15mm. There wasn't much method to it though, I just did what fitted well into the space I had.

    • @lilypankonin8145
      @lilypankonin8145 7 лет назад +2

      EllieMcLay thank you !

  • @PILOSOPAUL
    @PILOSOPAUL 7 лет назад +13

    Nice attempt kid, esp. with the tricky tuning peg part
    but be careful with the cutting tool next time, it worries me how the blade is always very close your bare hands

    • @ventite
      @ventite 7 лет назад +6

      P A U L P A U L im pretty sure that shes not a kid...

    • @Killz4Dayz
      @Killz4Dayz 6 лет назад +1

      @@ventite I'm pretty sure it was a joke

  • @markreid7334
    @markreid7334 4 года назад

    does it work in the wind tho?

  • @zoebigmac01
    @zoebigmac01 5 лет назад

    I WONT BE ABLE TO MAKE THIS, I NEED A FISHING LINE

  • @midasmirto7265
    @midasmirto7265 2 года назад

    it look a lot like an arched harp

  • @kosukemiura1226
    @kosukemiura1226 5 лет назад

    so like a diy saung gauk

  • @emmawitte3141
    @emmawitte3141 6 лет назад +1

    hi you are good

  • @terrorcon1
    @terrorcon1 6 лет назад

    Anyone know where I csn find fish line? XD

    • @Syrius808
      @Syrius808 6 лет назад

      Just mostly sporting goods places in general or you could just go to walmart or something

    • @aarya5080
      @aarya5080 5 лет назад

      Amazon

    • @kurokitsune6173
      @kurokitsune6173 4 года назад

      In Australia we have BCF, Anaconda and Kmart. If you have any similar stores in your country, that would be where you find fishing line.

  • @sushant3282
    @sushant3282 6 лет назад

    Hi

  • @robdonna1000
    @robdonna1000 5 лет назад

    nice fingers