Penny Whistle Crafting Techniques

Penny Whistle Crafting Techniques

Assessment

Interactive Video

Arts, Design

7th - 12th Grade

Hard

Created by

Aiden Montgomery

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The video tutorial covers the process of making Penny whistles, starting with selecting cocobolo wood, drilling and boring it precisely, burning holes, and tuning the instrument. The instructor emphasizes the importance of precision in crafting a quality instrument. The tutorial concludes with polishing the whistle to a high shine and expressing a passion for the craft.

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10 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What type of wood is used for making the Penny Whistle in the video?

Oak

Cocobolo

Maple

Pine

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why is precision important when making a Penny Whistle?

To ensure it looks good

To make it durable

To make it lightweight

To produce a good sound

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the purpose of burning holes in the Penny Whistle?

To change its color

To make it lighter

To harden the wood

To add decoration

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why is it important to start with smaller holes when crafting the Penny Whistle?

To save material

To allow for adjustments

To ensure precision

To make it lighter

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What tool is used to adjust the pitch of the notes on the Penny Whistle?

A tuning fork

A metronome

A half round file

A hammer

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the first note that needs to be tuned on the Penny Whistle?

C

G

E

D

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the purpose of using sandpaper on the Penny Whistle?

To change its color

To make it waterproof

To make it heavier

To give it a shiny finish

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