http://www.instructables.com Mon, 20 May 2013 05:33:22 PDT BLOX v1.01 http://www.instructables.com/id/Electric-Wurlitzharmonica/
Electric Wurlitzharmonica - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3U/6QFK/HGU2P6ZM/F3U6QFKHGU2P6ZM.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3U/6QFK/HGU2P6ZM/F3U6QFKHGU2P6ZM.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3U/6QFK/HGU2P6ZM/F3U6QFKHGU2P6ZM.SMALL.jpg jackzylkin This week I attended Music Hack Day at the Drexel Excite Center.  There were many incredible projects there to investigate, as well as some sublime live music and some great folks, all coming together for a 24-hour musical hackathon. The creative atmosphere was pretty inspiring, and out of this was ...
By: jackzylkin

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 19 May 2013 22:20:45 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Laser-Cut-Record-version/
Laser Cut Record (version) - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQM/URP6/HGH6JEB1/FQMURP6HGH6JEB1.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQM/URP6/HGH6JEB1/FQMURP6HGH6JEB1.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQM/URP6/HGH6JEB1/FQMURP6HGH6JEB1.SMALL.jpg jojporg Just last weekend, amandaghassaei published her Laser Cut Record. The work is more than great with a tons of experimentations and descriptions! However, thorough these days, we also prepared to publish our version of Laser Cut Record with prior acoustic information as a part of our "cutting record -...
By: jojporg

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 10 May 2013 17:25:59 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Booty-Box-Instant-Dance-Parties/
Booty Box: Instant Dance Parties - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1L/XYRA/HFPTJFGL/F1LXYRAHFPTJFGL.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1L/XYRA/HFPTJFGL/F1LXYRAHFPTJFGL.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1L/XYRA/HFPTJFGL/F1LXYRAHFPTJFGL.SMALL.jpg ElectricSlim We've all wanted it. Now you can build it.  Instant dance parties. Personal theme music.  Motion activated music. Booty Box. Gather Electronics Materials: Wave Shield - Adafruit Arduino Uno - Adafruit SD Card - Adafruit ADXL345 Accelerometer - Sparkfun Female Headers - Sparkfun Toggle S...
By: ElectricSlim

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 4 May 2013 15:20:00 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Build-a-Big-Piano/
Build a Big Piano - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6N/EMGS/HELX90M1/F6NEMGSHELX90M1.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6N/EMGS/HELX90M1/F6NEMGSHELX90M1.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6N/EMGS/HELX90M1/F6NEMGSHELX90M1.SMALL.jpg deadsy Many readers will remember a Tom Hanks movie from 1988 called "Big". In the movie a young boy gets supernaturally transformed into a twenty-something man and finds out what it's like to be big. Perhaps the most iconic scene of the movie has two of the characters dancing on a scaled up "Big Piano"-...
By: deadsy

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 27 Mar 2013 22:42:14 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/DIY-Music-Projects/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FOI/XNDA/GLTXM7DM/FOIXNDAGLTXM7DM.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FOI/XNDA/GLTXM7DM/FOIXNDAGLTXM7DM.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FOI/XNDA/GLTXM7DM/FOIXNDAGLTXM7DM.SMALL.jpg zazenergy "DIY Music Projects" gives you the complete step-by-step instructions for 11 different fun music inspired projects. Make musical underwear, a musical greeting card, a sound bracelet and much more. All projects come from Instructables.com, are written by our creative community, and contain pictures f...
By: zazenergy

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 6 Apr 2011 12:12:38 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-make-your-own-harmonica-valves-easily-chea/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBD/IKE3/GXQPMMIE/FBDIKE3GXQPMMIE.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBD/IKE3/GXQPMMIE/FBDIKE3GXQPMMIE.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBD/IKE3/GXQPMMIE/FBDIKE3GXQPMMIE.SMALL.jpg OneHarp In this tutorial video, I show you how to make your own harmonica valves at home from easily sourcable materials. I walk you through each step, from making the valves to attaching them to your harp. You need: Gaffers tape (very important to use real gaffers tape, and NOT duct tape. See link below f...
By: OneHarp

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 7 Mar 2013 06:22:39 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-make-a-record-without-prior-acoustic-inform/
How to make a record without prior acoustic information - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSO/LK8D/HD4VHH8G/FSOLK8DHD4VHH8G.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSO/LK8D/HD4VHH8G/FSOLK8DHD4VHH8G.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSO/LK8D/HD4VHH8G/FSOLK8DHD4VHH8G.SMALL.jpg jojporg We present a method to produce analog records with a standard vector graphics software (i.e. Adobe Illustrator) and two different types of cutting machines: laser cutter, and paper cutter. It is a part of  "cutting record - a record without (or with) prior acoustic information" at IAMAS. The method...
By: jojporg

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 28 Feb 2013 17:38:24 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-lay-Bubbly-by-Colbie-Caillat-on-the-Acous/
How to Play 'Bubbly' by Colbie Caillat on the Acoustic Guitar - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8L/MEQD/HCJOGQWF/F8LMEQDHCJOGQWF.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8L/MEQD/HCJOGQWF/F8LMEQDHCJOGQWF.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8L/MEQD/HCJOGQWF/F8LMEQDHCJOGQWF.SMALL.jpg music.maker You have a basic knowledge of guitar chords, music, and guitar tabs and you would like to learn a new song.  This will teach you how to play 'Bubbly' by Colbie Caillat. Required Materials: An Acoustic Guitar (either steel or nylon strings will work) A tuner A pick (any size you prefer) (Note: This...
By: music.maker

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 5 Feb 2013 14:31:56 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Tabletop-Music-Stand-made-from-paper/
Tabletop Music Stand (made from paper!) - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBJ/12D2/HCJO59IJ/FBJ12D2HCJO59IJ.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBJ/12D2/HCJO59IJ/FBJ12D2HCJO59IJ.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBJ/12D2/HCJO59IJ/FBJ12D2HCJO59IJ.SMALL.jpg Jessie Marie This tabletop music stand is ONLY made out of paper! It is quite simple to make, and it can be constructed in one afternoon. Lightweight and easy to carry, you can conveniently practice your instrument anywhere in the house! Just follow these simple steps, and you'll have a stand like mine in no tim...
By: Jessie Marie

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 3 Feb 2013 20:32:46 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Build-your-own-Smallpipes-for-a-few-bucks-Membra/
DIY Smallpipes (Membrane Bagpipes) - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDX/0QOP/HBFFJE1B/FDX0QOPHBFFJE1B.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDX/0QOP/HBFFJE1B/FDX0QOPHBFFJE1B.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDX/0QOP/HBFFJE1B/FDX0QOPHBFFJE1B.SMALL.jpg smartin014 UPDATE: New video! Better instructions to come. UPDATE 2: See the last step for optional better airflow and precision tuning! Also, improved duct tape bag making pictures! Having played the highland bagpipes for a couple years now and having just finished a course on maintenance, I was greatly inte...
By: smartin014

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 28 Jan 2013 12:11:06 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Cordless-Headphones/
Cordless Headphones - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5L/0QZK/H9T4QJMG/F5L0QZKH9T4QJMG.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5L/0QZK/H9T4QJMG/F5L0QZKH9T4QJMG.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5L/0QZK/H9T4QJMG/F5L0QZKH9T4QJMG.SMALL.jpg splazem We've all done it, regardless of wether or not we'd like to admit it. I'm talking about dancing in the privacy of your home (and sometimes with good reason), listening to your iPod with your brand new headphones. And while you're dancing, you throw up your arms, instantly disconnecting the headphone...
By: splazem

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 26 Nov 2012 21:25:19 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/PACMOD-MIDI-DJ-Controller/
PACMOD MIDI DJ Controller - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0J/91VZ/H9T4Q2JV/F0J91VZH9T4Q2JV.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0J/91VZ/H9T4Q2JV/F0J91VZH9T4Q2JV.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0J/91VZ/H9T4Q2JV/F0J91VZH9T4Q2JV.SMALL.jpg RedBinary (Please vote in the upper right-hand corner!) For my son’s birthday I made him a DJ controller designed to resemble an old cabinet arcade machine. What follows is a brief overview of the process to make it, including code. The Teensy was chosen as the brains because of the way it handles USB. Not ...
By: RedBinary

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 24 Nov 2012 11:28:54 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Silicone-Rubber-Tootophone-Mouthpiece/
Silicone Rubber Tootophone Mouthpiece - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPN/VXGJ/H994X1EC/FPNVXGJH994X1EC.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPN/VXGJ/H994X1EC/FPNVXGJH994X1EC.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPN/VXGJ/H994X1EC/FPNVXGJH994X1EC.SMALL.jpg Thinkenstein The sound produced by my tootophones has always been a bit tinny, and difficult to combine with traditional instrument voices.  The silicone rubber body of the mouthpiece creates a horn-like sound that is very pleasing to the ear -- not at all tinny.   WHY IS THAT? It has to do with percussive ove...
By: Thinkenstein

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 9 Nov 2012 05:53:28 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Creating-a-Lions-Roar/
Creating a Lion's Roar - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQV/DKDL/H8W1VF83/FQVDKDLH8W1VF83.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQV/DKDL/H8W1VF83/FQVDKDLH8W1VF83.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQV/DKDL/H8W1VF83/FQVDKDLH8W1VF83.SMALL.jpg Daniel314 The lion’s roar is a friction-based percussion instrument that is often used in sound effect applications, producing a fascinating semi-pitched moaning sound. It is not often sold, but is relatively easy to create. The first requirement is a drum. It does not necessarily need to be a high-qualit...
By: Daniel314

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 30 Oct 2012 11:20:21 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Pocket-Sized-Synthesizer/
Pocket Sized Synthesizer - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FO9/SB0P/H4VQST0W/FO9SB0PH4VQST0W.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FO9/SB0P/H4VQST0W/FO9SB0PH4VQST0W.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FO9/SB0P/H4VQST0W/FO9SB0PH4VQST0W.SMALL.jpg clevelandstorms This small-but-mighty pocket synthesizer can be used to play that tune that is stuck in your head on-the-go, scare away unwanted animals, or to annoy the heck out of your friends and family. The tone is a square wave and depending on what value of the potentiometer you use you can achieve a 6 octave...
By: clevelandstorms

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 22 Jul 2012 21:58:58 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Pocket-ukulele-home-made-Sopranino-Ukulele-from-/
Pocket ukulele - home made Sopranino Ukulele from scrap wood - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYM/19I6/H3NN9O4G/FYM19I6H3NN9O4G.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYM/19I6/H3NN9O4G/FYM19I6H3NN9O4G.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYM/19I6/H3NN9O4G/FYM19I6H3NN9O4G.SMALL.jpg titchtheclown How to make a Pocket sized home made Sopranino Ukulele from a plank taken from a shipping pallet. First find a piece of straitish knot freeish wood about 3 and a half inches wide (90 mm) or more and half an inch thick or more and about 14 inches long or more. I got mine from a section of a plank ta...
By: titchtheclown

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 2 Jul 2012 19:43:37 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Theremin-based-Musical-Baguette/
Theremin based Musical Baguette - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNA/5UO2/H350EREF/FNA5UO2H350EREF.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNA/5UO2/H350EREF/FNA5UO2H350EREF.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNA/5UO2/H350EREF/FNA5UO2H350EREF.SMALL.jpg AphexHenry The musical baguette work like a Theremin and a percussion instrument but can be connected to any virtual instruments! It can be used to control an instrument or some parameters of this instrument, like the filters or whatever. I won't go deeply into the mechanism of the instrument because I am not...
By: AphexHenry

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 12 Jun 2012 23:18:26 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Guitar-Thumbpick/
Guitar Thumbpick - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FD8/D5PM/H21CGM1W/FD8D5PMH21CGM1W.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FD8/D5PM/H21CGM1W/FD8D5PMH21CGM1W.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FD8/D5PM/H21CGM1W/FD8D5PMH21CGM1W.SMALL.jpg enicolau A guitar has 6 strings. When playing finger-style, you use your thumb (1) for the thickest 3 strings, and the next three fingers (2=index, 3=middle, 4=ring) for picking the next three, thinner strings. When picking the strings with a guitar pick, or plectrum, (which produces much clearer sounds), yo...
By: enicolau

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 20 May 2012 05:38:10 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Waterproof-Solar-BOOMbox-AKA-Post-Apocalyptic-Po/
Waterproof, Solar BOOMbox AKA: Post Apocalyptic Power Supply - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGY/ZZ7J/GZHJVPF2/FGYZZ7JGZHJVPF2.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGY/ZZ7J/GZHJVPF2/FGYZZ7JGZHJVPF2.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGY/ZZ7J/GZHJVPF2/FGYZZ7JGZHJVPF2.SMALL.jpg a rigger This project was inspired by a friend's build. It's made for extreme circumstances like Whitewater rafting, and after the meltdown of our electrical grid. I'm pretty sure you could throw this thing off of an extreme cliff and it would survive, more or less, intact and working. Also, it is extremely ...
By: a rigger

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 8 Mar 2012 12:19:00 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Jumbo-Sax-Tootophone/
Jumbo Sax Tootophone - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZO/L7EJ/GZI8K8H0/FZOL7EJGZI8K8H0.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZO/L7EJ/GZI8K8H0/FZOL7EJGZI8K8H0.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZO/L7EJ/GZI8K8H0/FZOL7EJGZI8K8H0.SMALL.jpg Thinkenstein The jumbo sax tootophone is a reed instrument.  The mouthpiece is the basic tootophone made of an insulin syringe.  (See my instructable   http://www.instructables.com/id/Tiny-Tootophone   to make the mouthpiece.)   This instructable deals with making the x-ray film body.   I wanted to make a long ...
By: Thinkenstein

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 7 Mar 2012 18:28:22 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Amp-Footswitch-1/
Amp Footswitch - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHH/OMJB/GALHA922/FHHOMJBGALHA922.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHH/OMJB/GALHA922/FHHOMJBGALHA922.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHH/OMJB/GALHA922/FHHOMJBGALHA922.SMALL.jpg Radioactive_Legos When I play guitar, I often switch between clean and overdrive, and I sometimes need to turn chorus on and off.  The problem here is that the buttons on my amp are about 1/4" squares, smack dab in between the knobs.  When I don't want to reach down to change settings, sometimes I can manage to use m...
By: Radioactive_Legos

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 21 Jun 2010 12:38:08 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Adjustable-drum-stick-holder/
Adjustable drum stick holder. - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRH/RMMS/GYQFMZDS/FRHRMMSGYQFMZDS.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRH/RMMS/GYQFMZDS/FRHRMMSGYQFMZDS.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRH/RMMS/GYQFMZDS/FRHRMMSGYQFMZDS.SMALL.jpg Leperskin The crowd is screaming for more, in your head you are Keith Moon then out of your sweaty mits the drum stick falls and you end up looking like Rick Allen. What you need is a fully adjustable stick holder.  Lucky you here is one I  made from bits lying around my shed, you will need: Cardboard tube ...
By: Leperskin

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 20 Feb 2012 15:27:33 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Power-Wash-Your-Records-Automatically-Almost/
Power Wash Your Records Automatically (Almost) - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FY8/DVNP/GYEUL50G/FY8DVNPGYEUL50G.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FY8/DVNP/GYEUL50G/FY8DVNPGYEUL50G.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FY8/DVNP/GYEUL50G/FY8DVNPGYEUL50G.SMALL.jpg bfk This is an improvement to the Powerwash that uses a commercially available high pressure dental spray. http://www.instructables.com/id/Power-Wash-Your-Vinyl-Records/ The spray in my shop sink was too messy as it would ricochet off of the album and soak all my tools at the opposite end of the shop....
By: bfk

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 9 Feb 2012 00:52:35 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Bring-Ruined-Records-Back-to-Life/
Bring Ruined Records Back to Life - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCG/BIQY/GXUZEQK1/FCGBIQYGXUZEQK1.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCG/BIQY/GXUZEQK1/FCGBIQYGXUZEQK1.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCG/BIQY/GXUZEQK1/FCGBIQYGXUZEQK1.SMALL.jpg bfk If you're an audiofile purist, don't read any further. What follows is not for the faint of heart and beyond anything you've seen before. If you decide to continue, please don't comment about how you think it will ruin records until after you try it. Then, if you still feel my method is flawed, I'd ...
By: bfk

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 27 Jan 2012 20:39:35 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Copper-pipe-glockenspiel/
Copper pipe glockenspiel - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FK2/EILM/GXUZEMCG/FK2EILMGXUZEMCG.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FK2/EILM/GXUZEMCG/FK2EILMGXUZEMCG.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FK2/EILM/GXUZEMCG/FK2EILMGXUZEMCG.SMALL.jpg arpruss Build a great-sounding glockenspiel out of copper pipes!  The pipes, when correctly mounted, have a lovely bell-like tone.  This glockenspiel (a glockenspiel is like a xylophone, but with metal slats or tubes) is based on a project in this book, but with a larger range and tuning information based o...
By: arpruss

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 27 Jan 2012 05:48:54 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Philadelphia-Museum-of-Art-Guitar-Pick/
Philadelphia Museum of Art Guitar Pick - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJB/P9Z8/GXQPMO72/FJBP9Z8GXQPMO72.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJB/P9Z8/GXQPMO72/FJBP9Z8GXQPMO72.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJB/P9Z8/GXQPMO72/FJBP9Z8GXQPMO72.SMALL.jpg jameso The Museum of Art is a wonderful institution in Philadelphia.  They also give you a great plastic badge as proof of your admission.  You can turn this badge, and similar badges from other museums, into picks to make some music once you leave inspired by the works of art. You leave the museum wi...
By: jameso

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 23 Jan 2012 19:30:20 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-Make-a-Conductors-Baton/
How to Make a Conductor's Baton - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWH/P9LU/GWF5UEOI/FWHP9LUGWF5UEOI.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWH/P9LU/GWF5UEOI/FWHP9LUGWF5UEOI.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWH/P9LU/GWF5UEOI/FWHP9LUGWF5UEOI.SMALL.jpg gg1220 Starting in 8th grade (when I first got my lathe), I've made my band teacher (whoever that might be at the time) a baton every year. This would be pretty unexciting, except for the fact that I have the power of different materials on my side! So I decided to make an oak handled one the first year, c...
By: gg1220

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 1 Jan 2012 19:02:58 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Make-a-Ukulele-out-of-Cardboard/
Make a Ukulele out of Cardboard - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1Y/HQ9S/GVOWST5G/F1YHQ9SGVOWST5G.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1Y/HQ9S/GVOWST5G/F1YHQ9SGVOWST5G.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1Y/HQ9S/GVOWST5G/F1YHQ9SGVOWST5G.SMALL.jpg parrster This project came about for two main reasons; I had cardboard left over from my Clone Trooper project, and I saw the fantastic job eplunkett did of creating a Playable Cardboard Ukulele using just corrugated cardboard. I had boxboard, which is pretty good quality cardboard. Therefore, I th...
By: parrster

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 3 Dec 2011 10:05:42 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Roll-Your-Own-Bongo-Cajon/
Roll Your Own Bongo Cajon - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYN/WG1L/GVCPR2XG/FYNWG1LGVCPR2XG.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYN/WG1L/GVCPR2XG/FYNWG1LGVCPR2XG.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYN/WG1L/GVCPR2XG/FYNWG1LGVCPR2XG.SMALL.jpg pdub77 In this Instructable I will show you how to make a wooden bongo drum Ricky Ricardo (or a hippie, perhaps) would be proud to own.  All you need is some plywood and basic tools.  If you can operate a garage door opener you should be able to do this.  Gird up your loins and let's rock! (Statement conc...
By: pdub77

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 26 Nov 2011 20:31:50 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Record-player-from-scratch/
Record player from scratch! - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBM/GI9V/GUKAR04K/FBMGI9VGUKAR04K.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBM/GI9V/GUKAR04K/FBMGI9VGUKAR04K.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBM/GI9V/GUKAR04K/FBMGI9VGUKAR04K.SMALL.jpg florlayamp I found a couple of records the other day and I wanted to listen to them but I didnt have a record player so i decided to make my own! you only need a few fairly common items for this project. parts needed: - CD drive motor - Spacer to place the record on - Power supply (3-12v) - sewing needle - 1k...
By: florlayamp

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 5 Nov 2011 16:25:12 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Adding-a-Pro-Sound-Line-Level-Output-to-a-Super-/
Adding a Pro Sound / Line Level Output to a Super Gameboy - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKJ/BUO9/GTW60ACY/FKJBUO9GTW60ACY.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKJ/BUO9/GTW60ACY/FKJBUO9GTW60ACY.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKJ/BUO9/GTW60ACY/FKJBUO9GTW60ACY.SMALL.jpg greightbit Welcome. Today we are installing what most call the "pro sound" output to a Super Gameboy. It is a line level output that bypasses all the unwanted circuitry noise and gives you a better signal to noise ratio (less hum, more bass) and allows you to use RCA, 1/8", and/or 1/4" jack. Great for studio r...
By: greightbit

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 18 Oct 2011 15:46:00 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/POCKET-UKULELE-poket-uku/
POCKET UKULELE [poket-uku] - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FEV/DMA4/GSUSE027/FEVDMA4GSUSE027.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FEV/DMA4/GSUSE027/FEVDMA4GSUSE027.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FEV/DMA4/GSUSE027/FEVDMA4GSUSE027.SMALL.jpg mistic How to make a stringed musical Uku that  fits in a pocket and can be played anywhere in the world..It can be made in only three days. It generates full volume using a miniature amplifier. EXPLANATION OF INNOVATION iN ORDER TO START THIS PROJECT SOME INITIAL EXPLANATION IS REQUIRED: Most string ...
By: mistic

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 22 Sep 2011 23:08:11 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Stumph-Fiddle/
Stumph Fiddle - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCN/QQS0/GSILYBKG/FCNQQS0GSILYBKG.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCN/QQS0/GSILYBKG/FCNQQS0GSILYBKG.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCN/QQS0/GSILYBKG/FCNQQS0GSILYBKG.SMALL.jpg knife141 I have never had any musical talent -- none, that is until one day after I received a mild electrical shock while repairing an old radio.  One minute I had no musical talent, then "ZAAAAP," suddenly I was overwhelmed with it!  Well, that's not exactly how it happened, but I did build a Stumph Fiddl...
By: knife141

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 15 Sep 2011 12:22:15 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Drum-Pedal-Straps/
Drum Pedal Straps - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7R/5GO6/GS3BD3B1/F7R5GO6GS3BD3B1.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7R/5GO6/GS3BD3B1/F7R5GO6GS3BD3B1.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7R/5GO6/GS3BD3B1/F7R5GO6GS3BD3B1.SMALL.jpg LegoBrickMaster7 While playing my DTXpress I found myself having to move my bass pedals back into place every 5 or 10 minutes. They would slowly scoot away from me and their optimal position even with their built in carpet hooks and Velcro. I decided I needed a simple and cheap solution to keep my drumming more enj...
By: LegoBrickMaster7

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 3 Sep 2011 15:09:57 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/A-kazoo-from-a-glass-bottle/
A kazoo from a glass bottle - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQY/1HNI/GS3BBJ70/FQY1HNIGS3BBJ70.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQY/1HNI/GS3BBJ70/FQY1HNIGS3BBJ70.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQY/1HNI/GS3BBJ70/FQY1HNIGS3BBJ70.SMALL.jpg jamesmcgehee Hey today we are gonna make a kazoo! The reason i decided to show this was because the kazoo is so under rated and to also spark ideas on what you might be able to make out of these few tools and supplies!! Lets get started! Supplies Needed Some very cold water A lighter and candle some metal or p...
By: jamesmcgehee

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 2 Sep 2011 21:58:29 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/ROTATING-VARI-PITCH-UKULELE-RVP/
ROTATING VARI-PITCH-UKULELE [RVP] - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZ2/DFJ7/GRFN2954/FZ2DFJ7GRFN2954.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZ2/DFJ7/GRFN2954/FZ2DFJ7GRFN2954.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZ2/DFJ7/GRFN2954/FZ2DFJ7GRFN2954.SMALL.jpg mistic MAKE A VARIABLE PITCH STRING INSTRUMENT USING A ROTATING WHEEL FOR KIDS OR ELDERS IN 3 NIGHTS. INTRODUCTION to a novel string instrument     The device outlined in this Instructable is similar to  an Instructable published 'Vari-pitch string music player' by Mistic on July 7,2011. Refer to that...
By: mistic

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 22 Aug 2011 23:06:08 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Make-a-Music-Stand-From-Spare-Parts/
Make a Music Stand From Spare Parts - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXC/05EL/GQRBO3OF/FXC05ELGQRBO3OF.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXC/05EL/GQRBO3OF/FXC05ELGQRBO3OF.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXC/05EL/GQRBO3OF/FXC05ELGQRBO3OF.SMALL.jpg cmonaco3 My girlfriend is a music major and she needed a music stand in order to practice. As it turns out, music stands aren't cheap, so I decided to build her one from some parts lying around my basement. (I did have to buy a few things). Parts and Supplies Arguably, the parts lists is a bit long, bu...
By: cmonaco3

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 31 Jul 2011 19:56:58 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Electric-Eel-Introduction/
Electric Eel - Introduction - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDU/IEIU/GQKLPIYB/FDUIEIUGQKLPIYB.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDU/IEIU/GQKLPIYB/FDUIEIUGQKLPIYB.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDU/IEIU/GQKLPIYB/FDUIEIUGQKLPIYB.SMALL.jpg shifty Below, Arthur is playing the Electric Eel.  It's an electronic music instrument I designed to be like an acoustic instrument..  The things that  slow me down when playing most electronic instruments are having to plug into speakers and find batteries, so this instrument has its speaker and generato...
By: shifty

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 27 Jul 2011 23:04:03 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Knex-CD-Shelf-Rack/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F06/UTZQ/GWF6134S/F06UTZQGWF6134S.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F06/UTZQ/GWF6134S/F06UTZQGWF6134S.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F06/UTZQ/GWF6134S/F06UTZQGWF6134S.SMALL.jpg drumdude Here are some pictures to show you how to build a CD rack out of knex that can hold up to 84 CDs! Tell me what ya think!
By: drumdude

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 25 Jul 2011 17:09:32 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/LED-Color-Organ-Triple-Deluxe/
LED Color Organ Triple Deluxe - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJ3/YE6D/GQ5PYPV0/FJ3YE6DGQ5PYPV0.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJ3/YE6D/GQ5PYPV0/FJ3YE6DGQ5PYPV0.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJ3/YE6D/GQ5PYPV0/FJ3YE6DGQ5PYPV0.SMALL.jpg ledartist *** Checkout the New & Improved version of this project: Color Organ Triple Deluxe II *** I love lights, and I love music… Naturally a color organ is something that I always wanted to make. However the circuits are often pretty complicated, using many op amps, etc. I'm sure that many people feel th...
By: ledartist

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 17 Jul 2011 10:49:44 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Add-Vinyl-Logo-to-Bass-Drum/
Add Vinyl Logo to Bass Drum - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZ9/68Y0/GNSNIT9Y/FZ968Y0GNSNIT9Y.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZ9/68Y0/GNSNIT9Y/FZ968Y0GNSNIT9Y.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZ9/68Y0/GNSNIT9Y/FZ968Y0GNSNIT9Y.SMALL.jpg Belteshazzar Mouse I spent a lot of time searching for inexpensive ways to add a logo to my bass drum. I found an inexpensive way with adhesive vinyl. I am assembling what I learned and my method here, in one place, to help out the next guy. I will also discuss why I chose the methods I used. I am also willingly shar...
By: Belteshazzar Mouse

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 23 May 2011 17:03:59 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-Make-an-Electric-Cigar-Box-Guitar-for-25/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F71/LPMT/GNJD0S28/F71LPMTGNJD0S28.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F71/LPMT/GNJD0S28/F71LPMTGNJD0S28.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F71/LPMT/GNJD0S28/F71LPMTGNJD0S28.SMALL.jpg NightHawkInLight Total build (not including glue dry time) took about 3 hours for this guitar. I did my best to use the most inexpensive parts possible. The only tools I use to carve the neck are a knife, hand saw, and a sharp hatchet. Green wood is the easiest to carve, but you risk it splitting as it dries. I use...
By: NightHawkInLight

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 12 May 2011 14:09:19 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Portable-Mini-Lyre/
Portable Mini-Lyre - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFR/XHA8/GKS0SE97/FFRXHA8GKS0SE97.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFR/XHA8/GKS0SE97/FFRXHA8GKS0SE97.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFR/XHA8/GKS0SE97/FFRXHA8GKS0SE97.SMALL.jpg mistic Introduction- A miniature  Lyre was constructed for a contest and it had to be carried  to various schools. It was then obvious  it needed protection The lyre is similar to an earlier lyre type  that was demonstrated   in Instructable of Aug 5, 2009.     After assembly it was discovered that it was ...
By: mistic

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 6 Mar 2011 22:23:49 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Tootophone-Sax-and-Trumpet/
Tootophone Sax and Trumpet - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKR/Q1JY/GJQEHEBP/FKRQ1JYGJQEHEBP.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKR/Q1JY/GJQEHEBP/FKRQ1JYGJQEHEBP.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKR/Q1JY/GJQEHEBP/FKRQ1JYGJQEHEBP.SMALL.jpg Thinkenstein The end of the road is where you find me and my tootophones.  At Musiciansfriend.com , an alto sax sells anywhere from $250 for a student model up to around $3,800.  This tootophone sax costs about $1 to make, sounds pretty good, and is a lot easier to play.  Music departments take note.  For the ...
By: Thinkenstein

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 14 Feb 2011 13:17:30 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Building-a-basic-lap-steel-guitar/
Building a basic lap steel guitar - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FD9/ADCO/GJC3OXTD/FD9ADCOGJC3OXTD.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FD9/ADCO/GJC3OXTD/FD9ADCOGJC3OXTD.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FD9/ADCO/GJC3OXTD/FD9ADCOGJC3OXTD.SMALL.jpg friger In this, my first Instructable, I will attempt to chronicle the construction of a simple Lap Steel guitar. Disclaimer; power tools and sharp cutting tools will be used and I take no responsibility for people who use these things carelessly, read and understand manufacture's instructions and safety g...
By: friger

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 24 Jan 2011 17:25:01 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Tiny-Tootophone/
Tiny Tootophone - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FW6/LRKH/GI0TMST5/FW6LRKHGI0TMST5.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FW6/LRKH/GI0TMST5/FW6LRKHGI0TMST5.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FW6/LRKH/GI0TMST5/FW6LRKHGI0TMST5.SMALL.jpg Thinkenstein The tootophone could be the People's Instrument of the 21st Century.  You don't need to learn sheet music or memorize fingering positions to play just about any melody with it.  It can easily fit into a pocket, and it only costs about 25 cents to make.  The basic 1 cc insulin syringe costs about 15...
By: Thinkenstein

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 4 Jan 2011 13:03:12 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/A-Rule-Organ/
A Rule Organ - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://cdn.instructables.com/F87/TMHZ/F68BDV84/F87TMHZF68BDV84.SQUARE2.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/F87/TMHZ/F68BDV84/F87TMHZF68BDV84.SQUARE.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/F87/TMHZ/F68BDV84/F87TMHZF68BDV84.SMALL.jpg SteevAtBlueDust By taping thirteen rulers to a desk, each with a different amount of overhang, we have a rudimentary musical (?!?!?!?) instrument. So, how much overhang is necessary, how do we do it, and why? Well... If there's one piece of science that every kid knows, it's that twanging a ruler on the edge of th...
By: SteevAtBlueDust

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 6 Sep 2007 04:45:27 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/PVC-Soprano-Recorder/
PVC Soprano Recorder - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FVS/TQML/GFMC815V/FVSTQMLGFMC815V.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FVS/TQML/GFMC815V/FVSTQMLGFMC815V.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FVS/TQML/GFMC815V/FVSTQMLGFMC815V.SMALL.jpg Thinkenstein Recorders are fairly easy to play; much easier than side-blown flutes.   They are relatively cheap instruments to buy, but if you want some DIY fun, here's how to make one out of PVC pipe.  To hear how it sounds, listen to the .mp3 audio file in the last step.  The Parts of the Recorder The rec...
By: Thinkenstein

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 23 Oct 2010 13:17:09 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/X-ray-Drum-Heads/
X-ray Drum Heads - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRC/SN32/GF7B6751/FRCSN32GF7B6751.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRC/SN32/GF7B6751/FRCSN32GF7B6751.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRC/SN32/GF7B6751/FRCSN32GF7B6751.SMALL.jpg Thinkenstein These bongo drums had rawhide heads which always seemed to sound a little dead, no matter how much I tightened them.   They are not real professional drums, for one thing, and aren't built for extreme tension. With nothing much to lose, I replaced the rawhide heads with a couple of x-ray films the ...
By: Thinkenstein

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 12 Oct 2010 16:42:29 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Making-an-Atabaque-Afro-Brazilian-Conga/
Making an Atabaque (Afro-Brazilian Conga) - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWM/5IM8/GDH50Q5F/FWM5IM8GDH50Q5F.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWM/5IM8/GDH50Q5F/FWM5IM8GDH50Q5F.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWM/5IM8/GDH50Q5F/FWM5IM8GDH50Q5F.SMALL.jpg chapa-de-frente Normal 0 false false false EN-US JA X-NONE ...
By: chapa-de-frente

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