Saw progressively shorter pieces at 2-inch intervals. Sand the wood to prevent splinters. Slide foam pipe insulation along the inside edges of a discarded drawer. Wrap the ends of the dowels with wide rubber bands to make soft mallets. Use small ball-peen hammers for hard mallets.
Driftwood makes for a great-looking instrument.
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