Hmm. Never actually thought to work out the pitches. They have 5 different 
tones depending on how fast they are twirled. And they can be blown as well. 

Check out https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CuGnsW0ysrA for a demo.

And names? Like many percussion instruments they have more than one name - 
sound hose, twirly, musical sound tube…..

Ryszard
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On 15/08/2017, at 8:50 AM, SN jef chippewa wrote:

> 
> well, since richard brought it up, anyone able to verify the pitch of 
> theirs for me?  these seem to come in 28" models, would be interested 
> to know the variation in pitch.  mine (after a 3.75" piece broke off 
> the end) registered the 2nd partial around G4-3/4# (428 Hz)
> http://www.szynalski.com/tone-generator
> 
> also, can you get anything more/less than the 2nd-6th partials?
> 
> i am using one in a new piece, and other things played by musicians 
> depend on the pitch (variation) of these things.
> 
> what are the names used for these things?
> 
> 
>> And of course don't forget  that delightful kid's toy - the twirling pipes...
>> Ryszard
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