The aeolian skipping rope works on the same principal as a flute. An opening in the center of the hollow rope allows air to pass over it as the rope is swung. Air holes in the handles let the child change notes while they skip the beat.
-- 2 fries shy of a happy meal, Oct 18 2008

Percussion section. Skipping_20Rope_20Orchestra
[2 fries shy of a happy meal, Oct 18 2008]

Emphasis on the only vaguely ... Cement_20Truck_20Mu...Ice_20Cream_20Maker
[normzone, Nov 14 2024]

Now your whistling Dixie!

Sounds like great fun for kid.
-- theGem, Oct 18 2008


+ great fun for all!!
-- xandram, Oct 19 2008


How could I not approve? +
-- xenzag, Oct 19 2008


+ for not a video game

Now if you'll excuse me i have to get back to surfing the internet
-- Cuit_au_Four, Oct 20 2008


Excellent, simple, and fun.
-- RayfordSteele, Feb 12 2010


Whoa! This is amazing!

Wonder if if you could have it shift notes by having different hole arrangements come into the wind by having the tube rotate at the handles, then it could play a short tune.
-- doctorremulac3, Nov 14 2024


Well, if you're going to go there [doctor], then it's time for an only vaguely related link.
-- normzone, Nov 14 2024



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