Water Xylophones

This video tutorial guides viewers through creating a water xylophone using glasses filled with varying amounts of water. It begins by listing the necessary materials, including glasses, measuring cups, a spoon, and food coloring. The tutorial then explains how to set up the glasses, adjust water levels to create different pitches, and use food coloring to distinguish between them. Finally, it demonstrates how to play the water xylophone and make adjustments to tune the instrument.

What materials are required to create a water xylophone?

• Measuring cups, glasses, a spoon, and paint

• Measuring cups, glasses, a spoon, and food coloring

• Measuring cups, glasses, a fork, and food coloring

• Measuring cups, bowls, a spoon, and food coloring

How should the water levels be adjusted in the glasses?

• Fill each glass to the brim

• Increase by 1/4 cup each time

• Decrease by 1/4 cup each time

• Keep the same amount in each glass

What is the purpose of adding food coloring to the water?

• To make the water evaporate slower

• To change the sound of the xylophone

• To help distinguish between the pitches

• To make the water taste better

What should you do if the water xylophone is not in tune?

• Add more food coloring

• Change the glasses

• Use a different spoon

• Add or remove water until it sounds right

What is the final step to play the water xylophone?

• Stir the water with a spoon

• Shake the glasses

• Hit the glasses with a spoon

• Pour out the water