Materials:

Bamboo is a giant grass that grows in lands that are very hot and wet. It is stiff, like wood, and has a hollow stem. Bamboo shoots can also make musical sounds if cut and arranged properly.

1. Saw off six pieces of bamboo. Saw above and below the ringed joints so that you have six hollow pieces. Sand the ends of each piece.

2. Use one piece of bamboo for the crosspiece. Put the crosspiece in a vise, and drill five evenly spaced holes (ask an adult for help).

3. To make the chimes, drill a hole about 1 inch (2.5 centimeters) from the end of the other bamboo pieces.

4. Hang the chimes from the crosspiece. Cut five pieces of string, each about 8 inches (20 centimeters) long. Wrap one end of each string with transparent tape. Thread the string through the holes in the crosspiece and chimes, as shown. Tie a knot.

5. Cut off another piece of string about four times as long as the crosspiece. Tie the end of the string to a nail. Then drop the nail and the string through the crosspiece. Take the nail off and tie the ends of the string in a knot.