http://www.instructables.com Sun, 19 May 2013 00:51:49 PDT BLOX v1.01 http://www.instructables.com/id/Marimba-Xylophone-Coffee-table/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAB/KLY1/HFD171Q5/FABKLY1HFD171Q5.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAB/KLY1/HFD171Q5/FABKLY1HFD171Q5.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAB/KLY1/HFD171Q5/FABKLY1HFD171Q5.SMALL.jpg garagebum I'm really not good at planning things, i usually just start cutting and building, so i put loads of photos to try explain. Difficulty was quite intense, the bars need to be tuned in using a chromatic tuner, like a guitar tuner, but ABCDEFG. Basically, when you hollow out the middle of the bar, th...
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Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 8 Feb 2013 14:45:30 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Easy-confirmed-working-Thunder-or-Spring-Drum-t/
Easy, confirmed working Thunder or Spring Drum **this one REALLY works!!** - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F02/YO27/HA4MNGNM/F02YO27HA4MNGNM.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F02/YO27/HA4MNGNM/F02YO27HA4MNGNM.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F02/YO27/HA4MNGNM/F02YO27HA4MNGNM.SMALL.jpg Josephine1 I wasn't able to find reliable plans on the web for building an actual working thunder drum.  Most plans featured drums that ended up not working or were not truly a thunder drum anyway.  Follow these simple steps for an ultra easy to build thunder drum that will rival the expensive ones!   Total co...
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Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 6 Dec 2012 19:40:36 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Good-enough-for-the-bush-Australian-version-of-Tah/
Good enough for the bush Australian version of Tahitian ukulele - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAT/XDY0/H0OIVDY3/FATXDY0H0OIVDY3.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAT/XDY0/H0OIVDY3/FATXDY0H0OIVDY3.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAT/XDY0/H0OIVDY3/FATXDY0H0OIVDY3.SMALL.jpg titchtheclown In my travels I fell in love with the Tahitian ukuleles I saw in Vanuatu, which appeared to be hewn out of half a coconut tree log with little attention to finery and I assume plenty of attention to playability and fun. A lot of Tahitian ukuleles have 8 strings (4 pairs of identical strings) and thi...
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Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 14 Apr 2012 23:08:03 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Slap-O-Fone/
Slap-O-Fone - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5N/XHBX/GS3BDHY8/F5NXHBXGS3BDHY8.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5N/XHBX/GS3BDHY8/F5NXHBXGS3BDHY8.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5N/XHBX/GS3BDHY8/F5NXHBXGS3BDHY8.SMALL.jpg veebz After seeing this video on MAKEzine I decided that I was going to start collecting parts to build my own "Slap Tubes."  I did some research and discovered that the physics involved is fairly straightforward.  Most of my research came from this handy guide to building your own ESPAS (End Struck Plosi...
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Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 4 Sep 2011 19:19:15 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/The-Ducteridoo/
The Ducteridoo - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F46/QZAI/GGMMIW4Q/F46QZAIGGMMIW4Q.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F46/QZAI/GGMMIW4Q/F46QZAIGGMMIW4Q.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F46/QZAI/GGMMIW4Q/F46QZAIGGMMIW4Q.SMALL.jpg Max "the bassist" Pratt In this instructable I will be showing you how to make your very own Ducteridoo! I'm sure you have no idea what i mean. A Ducteridoo is a foldable and inflatable digeridoo made out of nothing but duct tape! This is an easy, fun, cheap, and quick project that is great for a first didgeridoo! PreSt...
By: Max "the bassist" Pratt

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 18 Nov 2010 09:33:37 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Bullet-Shell-Pan-Flute/
Bullet Shell Pan Flute - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FT3/DGFN/GFRWNGYK/FT3DGFNGFRWNGYK.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FT3/DGFN/GFRWNGYK/FT3DGFNGFRWNGYK.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FT3/DGFN/GFRWNGYK/FT3DGFNGFRWNGYK.SMALL.jpg rabidiga Pan Pipe made by scavenging a few bullet casings and random bits of junk to make a musical instrument perfect for the post apocalypse jam session! I came up with this for a contest being held over at www.wastelandoutpost.com where we were to build a post apocalyptic musical instrument for under thi...
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Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 7 Nov 2010 08:47:02 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Make-a-Theremin-Enclosure-Out-of-an-Old-Tea-Tin/
Make a Theremin Enclosure Out of an Old Tea Tin - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPW/CQP7/FZ383QBI/FPWCQP7FZ383QBI.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPW/CQP7/FZ383QBI/FPWCQP7FZ383QBI.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPW/CQP7/FZ383QBI/FPWCQP7FZ383QBI.SMALL.jpg Brenan This is a very simple instructable on how to make a cool looking enclosure for a home made theremin out of an old tea tin. Get your theremin ready A theremin is a very cool music instrument that you play without actually touching it. You simply differentiate the proximity of your hand to an anten...
By: Brenan

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 4 Sep 2009 18:38:01 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/ResoDrum/
ResoDrums -- Electronic Hand Percussion - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0Z/CXB2/FXK6BDIK/F0ZCXB2FXK6BDIK.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0Z/CXB2/FXK6BDIK/F0ZCXB2FXK6BDIK.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0Z/CXB2/FXK6BDIK/F0ZCXB2FXK6BDIK.SMALL.jpg alloyelectric This is an electronic instrument played like a hand drum but with synth sounds. It is both sensor and speaker, so you can actually feel the sounds with your hands as you make them (the computer sounds are coming from the bowls themselves). It is inexpensive, provided that you already have a comput...
By: alloyelectric

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 26 Jul 2009 23:59:36 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/MUSICAL-SCULPTURE-The-Secretarys-Nightmare/
MUSICAL SCULPTURE -- "The Secretary's Nightmare" - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWT/QLBK/FWMNUM3L/FWTQLBKFWMNUM3L.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWT/QLBK/FWMNUM3L/FWTQLBKFWMNUM3L.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWT/QLBK/FWMNUM3L/FWTQLBKFWMNUM3L.SMALL.jpg Thinkenstein "The Secretary's Nightmare" is a musical sculpture, a sculpture that makes interesting sounds when struck. It evolved out of a mirror-like hollow steel ball I found washed up on a beach and some antique typewriter parts. Trying to type anything on it would be a nightmare. Although you can play The...
By: Thinkenstein

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 9 Jul 2009 10:21:24 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/MAKE-A-MINI-HARP-FROM-A-PLASTIC-THROWING-DISC/
MAKE A MINI-HARP FROM A PLASTIC THROWING DISC - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJ1/X1DP/FWI9V0EE/FJ1X1DPFWI9V0EE.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJ1/X1DP/FWI9V0EE/FJ1X1DPFWI9V0EE.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJ1/X1DP/FWI9V0EE/FJ1X1DPFWI9V0EE.SMALL.jpg mistic How to make a miniaturized harp from a plastic throwing disc or "frizbee disc". The instrument uses a disc only 10 inches in diameter and 2 inches thick including the resonator chamber. The strings are polymer elastic to make up two and one-half octaves.Sharps are made separately as will be shown.T...
By: mistic

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 29 Jun 2009 13:30:14 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/How-To-Make-Mini-Congo-Drumbs/
How To Make Mini Bongo Drums! - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9Z/U3GW/FU6LTKGI/F9ZU3GWFU6LTKGI.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9Z/U3GW/FU6LTKGI/F9ZU3GWFU6LTKGI.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9Z/U3GW/FU6LTKGI/F9ZU3GWFU6LTKGI.SMALL.jpg Soodime These little drums are really cool and very easy! U need, pill bottles of different sizeslatex glove or balloonkniferubber bands. Making it #1 take your knife and cut out the bottom of the bottle. be careful, if it cracks it fine but try not to. Making it #2 cut out a piece of latex gloves...
By: Soodime

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 3 May 2009 20:28:05 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Musical-Fruit-using-Drawdio/
Musical Fruit using Drawdio - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCH/NC80/FU6LQX5O/FCHNC80FU6LQX5O.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCH/NC80/FU6LQX5O/FCHNC80FU6LQX5O.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCH/NC80/FU6LQX5O/FCHNC80FU6LQX5O.SMALL.jpg mystic505 By connecting some fruit or vegetables together then either by using resistors or wires. Drawdio circuit Board First construct a drawdio circuit board Fruits or vegies Pic fruits or vegies that have a high amout of liquid in side Wiring the fuit Start inserting wires or resistor depending ...
By: mystic505

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 1 May 2009 14:52:48 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Musical-instrument-tuner-using-elastic-string/
Musical instrument tuner using elastic string - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://cdn.instructables.com/FKJ/MSB5/FT3K2PP7/FKJMSB5FT3K2PP7.SQUARE2.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FKJ/MSB5/FT3K2PP7/FKJMSB5FT3K2PP7.SQUARE.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FKJ/MSB5/FT3K2PP7/FKJMSB5FT3K2PP7.SMALL.jpg mistic INTRO- In this instructable i will show you how to make an instrument tuner device.It is constructed using simple, easy to get, parts .It is useful when tuning a string instrument or when making one and needs to be tuned.It is strictly mechanical -no battery needed.I built it in one afte...
By: mistic

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 7 Apr 2009 21:11:09 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/The-Ondestrak/
The Ondestrak - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://cdn.instructables.com/FQO/4CKX/FOHU3MH1/FQO4CKXFOHU3MH1.SQUARE2.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FQO/4CKX/FOHU3MH1/FQO4CKXFOHU3MH1.SQUARE.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FQO/4CKX/FOHU3MH1/FQO4CKXFOHU3MH1.SMALL.jpg devin_mccutchen Make an Ondes Martenot-inspired Ribbon Controller from a Gametrak Video Game Controller UPDATE: AUGUST 2009 - the Ondestrak has been published as part of a paper in the 6th Sound and Music Computing Conference in Porto Portugal! Be sure to check out all of the other cool Gametrak applications. Here...
By: devin_mccutchen

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 11 Jan 2009 21:47:15 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/CONSTRUCT-A-DECOPUNK-quotSOMAPHONEquot/
CONSTRUCT A DECOTOPIAN "SOMAPHONE" - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKH/FOMJ/FN49ZW20/FKHFOMJFN49ZW20.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKH/FOMJ/FN49ZW20/FKHFOMJFN49ZW20.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKH/FOMJ/FN49ZW20/FKHFOMJFN49ZW20.SMALL.jpg DecoPunk Let me introduce you to a new concept - Decotopianism Whilst Steampunk is a well established movement yeilding some wonderful creativity, there is apparently little documenting the quantum shift of technology of 1925-1939 and most importantly the integration of art into that technology - This moveme...
By: DecoPunk

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 6 Nov 2008 12:59:20 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Leather-Didgeridoo/
Leather Didgeridoo - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCC/YA3P/FJ4VI9SJ/FCCYA3PFJ4VI9SJ.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCC/YA3P/FJ4VI9SJ/FCCYA3PFJ4VI9SJ.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCC/YA3P/FJ4VI9SJ/FCCYA3PFJ4VI9SJ.SMALL.jpg JesusFreke A didgeridoo made out of leather and sealed with epoxy.Leather is a great material for first-time didgeridoo builders, because it's relatively easy to obtain, not too expensive (especially if you keep an eye out for sales) and doesn't require any expensive tools or prior knowledge.You should expect ...
By: JesusFreke

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 21 Jul 2008 11:05:02 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Willow-Whistle/
Willow Whistle - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FVW/C7LZ/FHWMUGNV/FVWC7LZFHWMUGNV.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FVW/C7LZ/FHWMUGNV/FVWC7LZFHWMUGNV.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FVW/C7LZ/FHWMUGNV/FVWC7LZFHWMUGNV.SMALL.jpg shoemaker Ah the good old days, when a kid could spend hours entertained by nothing more than a stick. In this Instructable I will show you how to make the classic willow whistle. Make one for your kids. They'll be amazed to learn that cool toys can be made by hand out of a stick. I made a short video of ...
By: shoemaker

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 10 Jul 2008 10:00:05 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-choose-a-drumkit-to-buy/
How to choose a drumkit to buy - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4L/JPRP/FFNEHJV2/F4LJPRPFFNEHJV2.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4L/JPRP/FFNEHJV2/F4LJPRPFFNEHJV2.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4L/JPRP/FFNEHJV2/F4LJPRPFFNEHJV2.SMALL.jpg The Stans Mysterium This instructable describes considerations to take when buying a drumkit. Whether new to drumming or just not sure how to begin narrowing options, in this instructable i hope to give advice on choosing a kit. It can be difficult to find the ideal kit to suit your style of music, tastes and playing t...
By: The Stans Mysterium

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 1 May 2008 10:47:50 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-Make-your-very-own-Rainstick/
How to Make your very own Rainstick! - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3A/6VO1/FF8XAM7X/F3A6VO1FF8XAM7X.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3A/6VO1/FF8XAM7X/F3A6VO1FF8XAM7X.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3A/6VO1/FF8XAM7X/F3A6VO1FF8XAM7X.SMALL.jpg laminterious Everyone has just about seen a rainstick, but their sound is hit and miss. You usually have to go through a few of them to find one that sounds good to your ears... but they dont always sound exactly how you want. Well, this instructable will show you how to make your very own rainstick that is lig...
By: laminterious

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