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    How can I tune the strings?
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    Make the rubber bands longer or shorter. You might need several different kinds of rubber bands to do so.
  • Question
    Can you make a ukulele using this method?
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    Yes. It won't function as a ukulele (just as this won't be a functional guitar), but you can always use thinner rubber bands for a higher sound.
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    For the first method, how do I put the rubber bands through?
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    I used a wood shish kabob stick to push the rubber bands through the holes and then knotted them. It was a bit challenging.
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    How does the shoe box guitar change pitch and volume?
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    You can't, at least not in the sense of a real guitar. You could lightly press on one of the rubber bands, but otherwise you can't really change it much.
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    What methods can I use for changing the pitch and sound of my rubber band guitar?
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    You can try playing closer to one end of the rubber band. You could also change the size of the band or bands.
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    How do I play a song with it?
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    It isn't a functional guitar, so it really isn't made to play songs. But, you can change the thickness of the rubber bands, and you can play on different sides of the rubber bands for some tonal change.
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    Can we use this guitar to start a band?
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    No. It's not a real guitar. If you want to start a band, get a real acoustic guitar.
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    Where do you get the rubber bands?
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    Pretty much any store. Dollar stores, WalMart, Target, and most grocery stores have them, most likely in or near the section with office or shipping supplies.
  • Question
    Where do I get the paper plates?
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    At a dollar store, Walmart, or other grocery store.
  • Question
    Do any of these make sound?
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    They do, but not loudly or in any set tuning.
  • Question
    How do I stop it from caving in?
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    As long as you don't use too much glue, you shouldn't have an issue with caving.
  • Question
    Where do I buy school glue?
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    You can buy it at WalMart, Dollar Tree, Micahel's and pretty much any craft store.
  • Question
    What can I use as a substitute for the tube when making a rubber band guitar?
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    You don't even need to use the tube, it is just for looks. If you really need to use a tube, you could try something flat instead.
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    Can I make an actual guitar out of rubber bands?
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    Probably not. Rubber bands can't be tuned effectively.
  • Question
    Is there a way to sand rubber bands for different pitches/sounds?
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    The more you sand it the thinner it gets, and the higher the sound, although if you do it too much, it could snap upon use.
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