Make a Parsnip Clarinet

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−	A clarinet is a instrument than can produce beautiful soothing melodic sounds. Most, if not all, are machine-made and are pretty expensive to purchase. But believe it or not, if you're looking a fun, music-related project, you can make a clarinet out of a parsnip. It may not look like a clarinet but the sound produced will undeniably be the same.	+	A clarinet is a instrument than can produce beautiful soothing melodic sounds. Most, if not all, are machine-made and are pretty expensive to purchase. But believe it or not, if you're looking a fun, music-related project, you can make a clarinet out of a parsnip. It may not look like a clarinet but the sound produced will undeniably be the same.
		+	[[Category:Clarinet]]
		+	[[Category:Making Play Instruments]]
		+	== Steps ==
		+	#Buy a parsnip. This can be bought at your local grocery store in the fresh produce section. The size you would approximately want is 18.7cm in length and a diameter of 1.2cm. Check that the parsnip are free of cracks, and avoid any that bend or show soft spots. A fresh parsnip will have an herbal fragrance.[[Image:Make a Parsnip Clarinet Step 1.jpg|center]]
		+	#Go to a hardware store and get yourself a 1/2-inch PVC pipe.[[Image:Make a Parsnip Clarinet Step 2.jpg|center]]
		+	#Get yourself a clarinet mouthpiece. These can be acquired at any music store that sells instruments or online. (The reed is attached to the mouthpiece, so no need to worry about buying it separately.)[[Image:Make a Parsnip Clarinet Step 3.jpg|center]]
		+	#With the hand drill, drill a hole from one end of the parsnip to the other end. Make sure to get rid of any pieces of the parsnip by blowing in it or washing it out.[[Image:Make a Parsnip Clarinet Step 4.jpg|center]]
		+	#Drill six holes on the side of the parsnip that mimics those of a clarinet. Each hole should be 1.5cm-1.7cm apart from each other.[[Image:Make a Parsnip Clarinet Step 5.jpg|center]]
		+	#Drill one hole on the opposite side of the six already made holes where you will place your thumb.[[Image:Make a Parsnip Clarinet Step 6.jpg|center]]
		+	#Put the parsnip in the refrigerator to harden. Refrigerate for 24 hours.[[Image:Make a Parsnip Clarinet Step 7.jpg|center]]
		+	#Put the 1/2inch PVC pipe inside the parsnip where the mouthpiece will be placed.[[Image:Make a Parsnip Clarinet Step 8.jpg|center]]
		+	#Place the mouthpiece on the other end of the 1/2inch PVC pipe.[[Image:Make a Parsnip Clarinet Step 9.jpg|center]]
		+	#Insert the funnel at the opposite end of the parsnip. (This will amplify the sound, but its optional) Play your parsnip clarinet and notice the similar sounds it produces.[[Image:Make a Parsnip Clarinet Step 10.jpg|center]]
−		+	== Tips ==
−	Steps	+	*Buy at least three parsnips in case you damage one during the process.
		+	*Buy at least three reeds. They are known to strip and break easily.
		+	*Bring a measuring tape with you to the grocery store.
		+	*Parsnips can last up to three weeks when kept in cool conditions with high humidity, such as a plastic bag placed in the refrigerator crisper.
		+	*Shave the skin before you start drilling for a better feel with the outcome.
		+	*Convert the millimeters into centimeters when finding the length of the parsnip.
		+	*The best option when boring holes is the use of a hand drill. You’ll get the same size in holes when drilling to match the holes/notes on a clarinet.
−	1	+	== Warnings ==
−	Buy a parsnip. This can be bought at your local grocery store in the fresh produce section. The size you would approximately want is 18.7cm in length and a diameter of 1.2cm. Check that the parsnip are free of cracks, and avoid any that bend or show soft spots. A fresh parsnip will have an herbal fragrance.	+	*Do not put mouthpiece in the fridge
		+	*The parsnip won't be as fresh from when you first bought it because of rotting/spoiling
		+	*Do not put 1/2in pic pipe in the fridge
		+	*Do not use a screw driver to bore holes in the parsnip
−	2	+	== Things You’ll Need ==
−	Go to a hardware store and get yourself a 1/2-inch PVC pipe.	+	*18.7cm parsnip
−		+	*Alto Sax Mouthpiece
−	3	+	*Funnel (optional)
−	Get yourself a clarinet mouthpiece. These can be acquired at any music store that sells instruments or online. (The reed is attached to the mouthpiece, so no need to worry about buying it separately.)	+	*Power Drill
−		+	*1/2 inch pvc pipe
−	4	+	*Reed
−	With the hand drill, drill a hole from one end of the parsnip to the other end. Make sure to get rid of any pieces of the parsnip by blowing in it or washing it out.
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−	5
−	Drill six holes on the side of the parsnip that mimics those of a clarinet. Each hole should be 1.5cm-1.7cm apart from each other.
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−	6
−	Drill one hole on the opposite side of the six already made holes where you will place your thumb.
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−	7
−	Put the parsnip in the refrigerator to harden. Refrigerate for 24 hours.
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−	8
−	Put the 1/2inch PVC pipe inside the parsnip where the mouthpiece will be placed.
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−	9
−	Place the mouthpiece on the other end of the 1/2inch PVC pipe.
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−	10
−	Insert the funnel at the opposite end of the parsnip. (This will amplify the sound, but its optional) Play your parsnip clarinet and notice the similar sounds it produces.

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