A Vegetable Clarinet?

A clarinet is a instrument than can produce beautiful soothing melodic sounds. The instrument is also known as a "little trumpet" and the "licorice stick." You hear them being played by themselves or in a performance with a band. Most, if not all are machine made and are pretty expensive to purchase. For those of you who play the clarinet, try something different and for the others who don't, why not try something new. We are going to make a clarinet out of a vegetable, specifically a carrot. It may not look like a clarinet but the sound produced will undeniably be the same. So let's get started!

Things You'll Need

• 187mm carrot
• Alto Sax Mouthpiece
• Funnel (optional)
• Power Drill
• 1/2 inch pvc pipe
• Reed

1. The first thing you will need to do is buy a carrot. This can be bought at your local grocery store in the fresh produce section. The size you would approximately want is 187mm in length and a diameter of 12mm. 
2. Go to an appliance store and get yourself a 1/2 pvc pipe
3. Get yourself an alto sax 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) 
4. Your best option will be to use a power drill. (Using anything else will make this process a lot harder)
5. With the power drill, drill a hole from one end of the carrot to the other end. (Make sure to get rid of any pieces of the carrot, by blowing in it or washing it out)
6. Drill six holes on the side of the carrot that mimics those of a clarinet. Each hole should be 15-20 mm apart from each other
7. Drill one hole on the opposite side of the six already made holes where you will place your thumb
8. When done put the carrot in the refrigerator to harden. (Refrigerate for 24 hours)
9. Put the 1/2 pvc pipe inside the carrot where the mouthpiece will be placed
10. Place the mouthpiece on the other end of the 1/2 pvc pipe
11. Insert the funnel at the opposite end of the carrot. (This will amplify the sound, but its optional) Play your carrot clarinet and notice the similar sounds it produces 

Tips

1. To preserve it during its first week remember to take it apart. (It would just seem weird to have the carrot with attachments in your fridge)
2. The carrot won't be as fresh from when you first bought it because of rotting/spoiling.