http://www.instructables.com Sat, 2 Jun 2012 11:18:07 PDT BLOX v1.01 http://www.instructables.com/id/IMPROVED-ROTATING-PICK-FOR-STRING-INSTRUMENTS/
IMPROVED ROTATING PICK FOR STRING INSTRUMENTS - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F23/HRC0/H2WEPRB2/F23HRC0H2WEPRB2.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F23/HRC0/H2WEPRB2/F23HRC0H2WEPRB2.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F23/HRC0/H2WEPRB2/F23HRC0H2WEPRB2.SMALL.jpg mistic Intro- Hand held rotating pick or plectrum designed to make a stringed instrument sound like a violin or banjo.Portable device.          This modified devise can be made in about 20 hours from small motors and a LED flashlight using a variable resistor for speed control. Ref; Instructable"Pseudo Vio...
By: mistic

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 31 May 2012 23:00:41 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Scooter-with-built-in-sound-system-and-computer/ http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FM3/4Q7L/H2TIYEFV/FM34Q7LH2TIYEFV.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FM3/4Q7L/H2TIYEFV/FM34Q7LH2TIYEFV.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FM3/4Q7L/H2TIYEFV/FM34Q7LH2TIYEFV.SMALL.jpg 4strokesquad There isn't much i can say about this project i actually started it by building a scooter that i needed for transport. After i completed it i wanted to go even further by doing a complete sound system. The computer only came later after a accident with a net book and a can of coke. Here is a list o...
By: 4strokesquad

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 30 May 2012 07:32:43 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Bouzouki-construction-Make-a-traditional-greek-s/
Bouzouki construction - Make a traditional greek string music instrument - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDQ/5GD0/H2MYLRDD/FDQ5GD0H2MYLRDD.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDQ/5GD0/H2MYLRDD/FDQ5GD0H2MYLRDD.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDQ/5GD0/H2MYLRDD/FDQ5GD0H2MYLRDD.SMALL.jpg gantsa Here is a simple step by step guide to build a six-string bouzouki. Look on the construction details written on the pictures Contact me for any further information and help here:  fastardo@gmail.com -To save some time i started with a ready made body for the instrument. It is made from walnut...
By: gantsa

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 26 May 2012 07:39:38 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Guitar-Thumbpick/
Guitar Thumbpick - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FD8/D5PM/H21CGM1W/FD8D5PMH21CGM1W.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FD8/D5PM/H21CGM1W/FD8D5PMH21CGM1W.SQUARE.jpg http://img.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/Percussion-Add-ons-for-a-Drum/
Percussion Add-ons for a Drum - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2W/XSTU/H1YONJ8H/F2WXSTUH1YONJ8H.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2W/XSTU/H1YONJ8H/F2WXSTUH1YONJ8H.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2W/XSTU/H1YONJ8H/F2WXSTUH1YONJ8H.SMALL.jpg Thinkenstein A well-rounded rhythm section has more than just drums, so I added some accessory sounds around the outside rim of my djembe drum.   I have a nice Remo brand djembe with a synthetic material head.  It had a sort of ringing noise that lingered after every strike, though; something that I didn't like...
By: Thinkenstein

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 19 May 2012 13:08:49 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Square-Melodic-Cluster-Drums/
Square Melodic Cluster Drums - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FF7/OII1/H1YONIE5/FF7OII1H1YONIE5.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FF7/OII1/H1YONIE5/FF7OII1H1YONIE5.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FF7/OII1/H1YONIE5/FF7OII1H1YONIE5.SMALL.jpg Thinkenstein I have made a variety of cluster drums over the years, drums that use PVC pipe for their bodies and have deeper or higher sounds due to the lengths of the pipes.  Most of them have used round pipe and heat-formed PVC connector units.  Out of curiosity, I tried making drums out of square PVC pipe, us...
By: Thinkenstein

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 19 May 2012 12:07:40 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Beer-Pong-Alarm-Clock/
Beer Pong Alarm Clock - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUM/GJEK/H1YOJ19G/FUMGJEKH1YOJ19G.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUM/GJEK/H1YOJ19G/FUMGJEKH1YOJ19G.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUM/GJEK/H1YOJ19G/FUMGJEKH1YOJ19G.SMALL.jpg WillyWatts So im just going to start off with telling everyone why i made this project. having an alarm clock beside my bed just wasnt cutting it, i would hit the snooze button so often that i was late for almost everything. and this is exactly what i did to solve every teenagers problem, with a little style a...
By: WillyWatts

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 18 May 2012 13:43:28 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-make-a-glove-o-phone/
How to make a glove-o-phone - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPG/0SSL/H1YOAYWU/FPG0SSLH1YOAYWU.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPG/0SSL/H1YOAYWU/FPG0SSLH1YOAYWU.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPG/0SSL/H1YOAYWU/FPG0SSLH1YOAYWU.SMALL.jpg jpflaum Have you ever wanted to make some music but didn't have an instrument handy? Or looking for a fun and easy craft project to do with kids? Well then the glove-o-phone is for you. You only need: 1 Latex (disposable) Glove 1 Rubber Band 1 Cardboard Tube (like a paper towel roll) 1 Straw A Piece of Ma...
By: jpflaum

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 9 May 2012 21:35:34 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Pocket-Tootophone/
Pocket Tootophone - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJP/14PU/H1JUHOX3/FJP14PUH1JUHOX3.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJP/14PU/H1JUHOX3/FJP14PUH1JUHOX3.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJP/14PU/H1JUHOX3/FJP14PUH1JUHOX3.SMALL.jpg Thinkenstein Music teachers take note:  this reed instrument would very likely transform your classroom into a fun place to be, if it is not already.   This is probably one of the world's smallest melodic instruments, smaller than a harmonica.   With a sliding scale of infinite notes available, and a range of ab...
By: Thinkenstein

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 9 May 2012 09:04:20 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Build-a-Metal-Marching-snare-drum-/ http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTI/VQYG/H1JUHJK2/FTIVQYGH1JUHJK2.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTI/VQYG/H1JUHJK2/FTIVQYGH1JUHJK2.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTI/VQYG/H1JUHJK2/FTIVQYGH1JUHJK2.SMALL.jpg Nickmensch So this is my Marching snare drum I built in the last 2 weeks. I used stainless steel for the drum shell. All other parts are ordered. they cost me about 150 $ but its still much less than buying a good one. And mine is a good one. So if i am going to be one of the finalists in the metal working cha...
By: Nickmensch

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 5 May 2012 13:52:00 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/How-To-UpdateChange-Tags-on-a-song/
How To Update/Change Tags on a song. - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPZ/4TEG/H1QMLG7T/FPZ4TEGH1QMLG7T.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPZ/4TEG/H1QMLG7T/FPZ4TEGH1QMLG7T.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPZ/4TEG/H1QMLG7T/FPZ4TEGH1QMLG7T.SMALL.jpg Paradox74 This tutorial will (hopefully) teach you how to properly change the tags(artist name, track title, and  more) on music and songs for uploading to sites like Turntable.fm and plug.dj. This works best on MP3 files, if your file is in .WAV format or other, I recommend this (http://lp.koyotesoft.com/?sy...
By: Paradox74

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 3 May 2012 18:49:54 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Cheap-Music-Stand-Extension/
Cheap Music Stand Extension - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FU2/0YQR/H1JUJB8P/FU20YQRH1JUJB8P.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FU2/0YQR/H1JUJB8P/FU20YQRH1JUJB8P.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FU2/0YQR/H1JUJB8P/FU20YQRH1JUJB8P.SMALL.jpg Chrononaut A quick, easy, and cheap way to extend your music stand to hold 4 pages of music at once!  Now your music won't be curling down, and will be visible when using a stand light in dark places. Materials Black tagboard tape a pen or marker - does not need to work optional: paper clips Total cost fo...
By: Chrononaut

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 3 May 2012 14:50:36 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/The-Musical-Organon/ http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZ3/YPDX/H1HMDMIJ/FZ3YPDXH1HMDMIJ.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZ3/YPDX/H1HMDMIJ/FZ3YPDXH1HMDMIJ.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZ3/YPDX/H1HMDMIJ/FZ3YPDXH1HMDMIJ.SMALL.jpg fish.fingercorp The Musical Organon from James Macpherson on Vimeo .For centuries, buskers and street performers have attempted to draw in crowds to view - and in some cases interact with - their performances.  Mimicking this relationship, we created a standalone interactive performance piece that we call ...
By: fish.fingercorp

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 26 Apr 2012 12:47:59 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/how-to-make-a-straw-instrument-straw-flute/
how to make a straw instrument (straw flute) - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8Z/0CYZ/H1ERMWW8/F8Z0CYZH1ERMWW8.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8Z/0CYZ/H1ERMWW8/F8Z0CYZH1ERMWW8.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8Z/0CYZ/H1ERMWW8/F8Z0CYZH1ERMWW8.SMALL.jpg rallekralle note: this is not my idea, i just found it somewhere you will need... a drinking straw pliers scissors flatten the end of the straw with the pliers THE CUT! cut the flattned end like in the picture more cutting cut some holes in the straw, i have painted them black so it becomes easie...
By: rallekralle

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 25 Apr 2012 00:59:29 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Drawdiolin/ http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDO/VQUX/H19RHH63/FDOVQUXH19RHH63.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDO/VQUX/H19RHH63/FDOVQUXH19RHH63.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDO/VQUX/H19RHH63/FDOVQUXH19RHH63.SMALL.jpg gmjhowe This is a modified Drawdio kit. You fit paper along the neck and draw lines with pencil. You then play the drawdio by sliding your fingers up and down the pencil traces.
By: gmjhowe

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 22 Apr 2012 05:21:25 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Visualizing-Sound-Mini-Chladni-Plate/ http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTV/LU0W/H174KL0N/FTVLU0WH174KL0N.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTV/LU0W/H174KL0N/FTVLU0WH174KL0N.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTV/LU0W/H174KL0N/FTVLU0WH174KL0N.SMALL.jpg squinks2 Cymatics is the study of visible sound and vibration.  These are instructions on how to make a cheap, simple, miniature Chladni plate.  By simply using your voice, you can create amazing vibration patterns with table salt.  Materials: -PVC with a wide (about 6") mouth and a secondary pipe coming o...
By: squinks2

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 18 Apr 2012 20:37:49 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/how-to-make-a-Zaccon/
how to make a Zaccon - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6Z/FOK3/H11WJDXY/F6ZFOK3H11WJDXY.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6Z/FOK3/H11WJDXY/F6ZFOK3H11WJDXY.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6Z/FOK3/H11WJDXY/F6ZFOK3H11WJDXY.SMALL.jpg rallekralle how to make my (im pretty shure its mine) invention, the zaccon(actually, the zacån). It is a musical instrument which generally everyone can play you will need: a 20mm(3/4 inch) pvc pipe a bottle a knife scissors a bag duct tape electrical tape cut the pipe cut the pipe to a lenght of 28 cm(1...
By: rallekralle

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 16 Apr 2012 04:32:29 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-tune-your-guitar-to-itself/
How to tune your guitar to itself - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYQ/2MRT/H0OJ03W4/FYQ2MRTH0OJ03W4.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYQ/2MRT/H0OJ03W4/FYQ2MRTH0OJ03W4.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYQ/2MRT/H0OJ03W4/FYQ2MRTH0OJ03W4.SMALL.jpg flyingv3 You may not always have a tuner handy, but if you are playing by yourself then you don't have to worry about being in tune with someone else's guitar, as long as you are in tune to yourself. Step 1 Tune the bottom E string the best you can. If you need a reference E to get started you could use t...
By: flyingv3

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 13 Apr 2012 10:44:00 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Another-Brick-in-the-wall-Stop-motion/
Another Brick in the wall Stop-motion - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJ0/4DTZ/H0URBZJW/FJ04DTZH0URBZJW.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJ0/4DTZ/H0URBZJW/FJ04DTZH0URBZJW.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJ0/4DTZ/H0URBZJW/FJ04DTZH0URBZJW.SMALL.jpg Logen995  This stop-motion is a video of the Wall from the Pink Floyd The Wall album.  I got this idea from when I saw Roger Waters in concert. I thought it would be fun. Step 1 Materials  Get your materials together. 1.Piece of wood 2.Paint brush 3.Paint tray 4.Grey paint 5 Chop saw or Hack saw 6.Web cam...
By: Logen995

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 11 Apr 2012 08:58:47 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Old-internet-radio-speakers/
"Old" internet radio speakers - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSC/YUAP/H0OIUODD/FSCYUAPH0OIUODD.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSC/YUAP/H0OIUODD/FSCYUAPH0OIUODD.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSC/YUAP/H0OIUODD/FSCYUAPH0OIUODD.SMALL.jpg knife141 Internet radios are great!  Even though I have and affinity for the old AM radios, they just can't match the massive selection of music (bluegrass!!) and news available on the internet.   I hooked my internet radio to a pair of computer speakers, and I like the little system a lot.  Since it sort of...
By: knife141

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 9 Apr 2012 15:21:02 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Build-a-Talk-box-inside-a-plastic-container/ http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKR/ZEXQ/H0OIULLP/FKRZEXQH0OIULLP.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKR/ZEXQ/H0OIULLP/FKRZEXQH0OIULLP.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKR/ZEXQ/H0OIULLP/FKRZEXQH0OIULLP.SMALL.jpg mtorres17 HOW TO BUILD A TALKBOX STEP 1   GATHER ALL THE PARTS STEP 1A  GRAB PLASTIC ROUND CONTAINER A LITTLE BIT BIGGER THAN THE SPEAKER STEP 1B  GRAB SPEAKER TO FIT INSIDE THE ROUND CONTAINER STEP 1C ROLL OF 2" DUCT TAPE AND INSULATION  TO COVER THE SPEAKER STEP 1D  5FT OF 7/16 " TUBING STEP 1E  SHA...
By: mtorres17

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 8 Apr 2012 22:41:55 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Electric-Stringed-Didgeridoo/ http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQ0/BO8X/H0FLJD52/FQ0BO8XH0FLJD52.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQ0/BO8X/H0FLJD52/FQ0BO8XH0FLJD52.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQ0/BO8X/H0FLJD52/FQ0BO8XH0FLJD52.SMALL.jpg andygraham This is an electric stringed didgeridoo I built several years ago. Enjoy!  -Andy Graham
By: andygraham

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 2 Apr 2012 12:49:50 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Tutorial-How-to-Register-your-Music-to-Track-your/ http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7P/3B9X/H0468I95/F7P3B9XH0468I95.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7P/3B9X/H0468I95/F7P3B9XH0468I95.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7P/3B9X/H0468I95/F7P3B9XH0468I95.SMALL.jpg tjohnson54
By: tjohnson54

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 23 Mar 2012 12:27:00 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/How-To-Get-Perfect-Sound-From-Your-Ruined-Records/ http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUL/NUQA/GXUZMUKM/FULNUQAGXUZMUKM.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUL/NUQA/GXUZMUKM/FULNUQAGXUZMUKM.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUL/NUQA/GXUZMUKM/FULNUQAGXUZMUKM.SMALL.jpg bfk Technology has increased exponentially since the dawn of the digital age.  That goes for all the supportive technologies attached to the analog music fields as well.  If you're reading this, chances are, you own a vinyl record collection or want to transfer GoodWill records over to CD or other digit...
By: bfk

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 22 Mar 2012 08:34:20 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Candy-Tin-Ukulele/
Candy Tin Ukulele - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNT/APXV/GZUASNM4/FNTAPXVGZUASNM4.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNT/APXV/GZUASNM4/FNTAPXVGZUASNM4.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNT/APXV/GZUASNM4/FNTAPXVGZUASNM4.SMALL.jpg yoyology After seeing what Instructables gurus like bumpus, jwilson37, and freeza36 have done with Altoids tin "diddly bo" guitars, I remembered an old rectangular candy tin in my bedroom closet, and thought I'd try to make an instrument out of it. I'm not that interested in the guitar, but a ukulele appeals...
By: yoyology

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 17 Mar 2012 22:24:18 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://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGY/ZZ7J/GZHJVPF2/FGYZZ7JGZHJVPF2.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGY/ZZ7J/GZHJVPF2/FGYZZ7JGZHJVPF2.SQUARE.jpg http://img.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://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZO/L7EJ/GZI8K8H0/FZOL7EJGZI8K8H0.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZO/L7EJ/GZI8K8H0/FZOL7EJGZI8K8H0.SQUARE.jpg http://img.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/45-Earbuds/
.45 Earbuds - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F27/LS1J/GYGGN5IF/F27LS1JGYGGN5IF.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F27/LS1J/GYGGN5IF/F27LS1JGYGGN5IF.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F27/LS1J/GYGGN5IF/F27LS1JGYGGN5IF.SMALL.jpg ilpug I recently found a bunch of old bullet shells out in the woods. I really like music, and therefore I have random pairs of ear buds around. I also like making things. Blend these three things together, add a dash of ingenuity, place in a well greased pan and cook for an hour. The result is my .45...
By: ilpug

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 28 Feb 2012 20:22:32 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/PSEUDO-VIOLIN-WITH-AUTO-PICK/
PSEUDO VIOLIN WITH AUTO PICK - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYQ/PP81/GYQES6BY/FYQPP81GYQES6BY.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYQ/PP81/GYQES6BY/FYQPP81GYQES6BY.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYQ/PP81/GYQES6BY/FYQPP81GYQES6BY.SMALL.jpg mistic INTRO- Make a string instrument[ example: ukulele] into a violin sound  with a simple small motor in one day. The device described here is a pick attached to a small battery operated motor and mounted  on a Uku made by Mistic [see- "How to make a mini-Uku,dated 1-14-10"in this Instructable.] The tw...
By: mistic

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 22 Feb 2012 21:57:52 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Adjustable-drum-stick-holder/
Adjustable drum stick holder. - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRH/RMMS/GYQFMZDS/FRHRMMSGYQFMZDS.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRH/RMMS/GYQFMZDS/FRHRMMSGYQFMZDS.SQUARE.jpg http://img.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/Blue-Tack-Your-Turntables-Needle-Clean/
Blue Tack Your Turntable's Needle Clean - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUO/7649/GYN8NM04/FUO7649GYN8NM04.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUO/7649/GYN8NM04/FUO7649GYN8NM04.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUO/7649/GYN8NM04/FUO7649GYN8NM04.SMALL.jpg bfk I've mentioned this elsewhere, but it's worth it's own Instructable. Your needle needs maintenance as much as your vinyl records do.  An occasional brushing with a soft brush is reccomended by most experts, but I'm always a bit nervous applying a horizontal force to such a delicate piece of gear. I...
By: bfk

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 15 Feb 2012 00:30:25 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-Fix-a-Pair-of-Broken-Headphones/
How to "Fix" a Pair of Broken Headphones - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7L/SVQ5/GYKVXKDK/F7LSVQ5GYKVXKDK.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7L/SVQ5/GYKVXKDK/F7LSVQ5GYKVXKDK.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7L/SVQ5/GYKVXKDK/F7LSVQ5GYKVXKDK.SMALL.jpg kelcylane This is how I 'fixed' a pair of headphones.  Materials and Tools: 1.Pair of broken headphones. 2.Speakers/Ear buds/Earphones  3.Fingernail File/Flat Head Screwdriver 4. Scissors 5.(depending on the size of the speakers)something soft to fill in the extra space around the speakers. P.S. Sorry for ...
By: kelcylane

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 13 Feb 2012 20:09:08 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Power-Wash-Your-Records-Automatically-Almost/
Power Wash Your Records Automatically (Almost) - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FY8/DVNP/GYEUL50G/FY8DVNPGYEUL50G.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FY8/DVNP/GYEUL50G/FY8DVNPGYEUL50G.SQUARE.jpg http://img.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/How-to-Re-String-an-Acoustic-Guitar/
How to Re-String an Acoustic Guitar - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKW/Y1QZ/GY0Q3O1S/FKWY1QZGY0Q3O1S.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKW/Y1QZ/GY0Q3O1S/FKWY1QZGY0Q3O1S.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKW/Y1QZ/GY0Q3O1S/FKWY1QZGY0Q3O1S.SMALL.jpg spence107 These are the steps to re-string a common acoustic guitar. Necessary Tools Necessary Tools -New Strings -String Tool -Tuner -Wire Snips (optional)  *Note* Many pliers have section that can cut strings.  It is normally located just above the hinge. Unwind Using the string tool, unwind each str...
By: spence107

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 29 Jan 2012 23:09:58 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/The-Shufflebot-Dance/ http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLI/MIYN/GXQPMHHR/FLIMIYNGXQPMHHR.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLI/MIYN/GXQPMHHR/FLIMIYNGXQPMHHR.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLI/MIYN/GXQPMHHR/FLIMIYNGXQPMHHR.SMALL.jpg Jabirt1uz Did you ever see the Party Rock Anthem music video and wonder how the robot does that dance? Well I'm gonna show you how with this video I found on Youtube since my camcorder broke. This is at no cost to you. all you need is time and another period of time to practice. Its a really tiring move and ...
By: Jabirt1uz

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 29 Jan 2012 12:35:07 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/lcd-projecter-with-20watt-led/ http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGR/L4AH/GXUYU3O1/FGRL4AHGXUYU3O1.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGR/L4AH/GXUYU3O1/FGRL4AHGXUYU3O1.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGR/L4AH/GXUYU3O1/FGRL4AHGXUYU3O1.SMALL.jpg gandiji143 DIY LCD projector with 20watt led in Hyderabad, india (heat sink+20 watt led+reflector+2.8 LCD screen+magnifying glass(lens) = projector led fitted to heat sink with fan(CPU heat sink) lens fitted with piece of PVC pipe and it can adjustable by using the screws fitted to the both sides of magnifying...
By: gandiji143

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 29 Jan 2012 06:46:00 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Bring-Ruined-Records-Back-to-Life/
Bring Ruined Records Back to Life - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCG/BIQY/GXUZEQK1/FCGBIQYGXUZEQK1.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCG/BIQY/GXUZEQK1/FCGBIQYGXUZEQK1.SQUARE.jpg http://img.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://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FK2/EILM/GXUZEMCG/FK2EILMGXUZEMCG.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FK2/EILM/GXUZEMCG/FK2EILMGXUZEMCG.SQUARE.jpg http://img.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/How-To-Make-Your-Harmonica-Sound-Like-a-Dijeridoo/ http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBD/IKE3/GXQPMMIE/FBDIKE3GXQPMMIE.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBD/IKE3/GXQPMMIE/FBDIKE3GXQPMMIE.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBD/IKE3/GXQPMMIE/FBDIKE3GXQPMMIE.SMALL.jpg Darwins_Deathcat In this video, I will teach you a harmonica technique called "overtoning" that will make your harmonica sound like a dijeridoo! Use it to impress your friends! :)
By: Darwins_Deathcat

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 24 Jan 2012 12:38:39 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/DIY-foot-drum/ http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F87/NUXW/GXRN58L4/F87NUXWGXRN58L4.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F87/NUXW/GXRN58L4/F87NUXWGXRN58L4.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F87/NUXW/GXRN58L4/F87NUXWGXRN58L4.SMALL.jpg Darwins_Deathcat This is a video demonstrating a DIY foot-drum I made for myself. The heart of it is an old tambourine. A used mounting bracket from a ceiling vent fan makes the A-frame stand. It's attached to an old board. The pedal is some mdf flooring offcuts I nailed together. I used a bit of trim from the kitch...
By: Darwins_Deathcat

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 24 Jan 2012 12:38:39 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Philadelphia-Museum-of-Art-Guitar-Pick/
Philadelphia Museum of Art Guitar Pick - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJB/P9Z8/GXQPMO72/FJBP9Z8GXQPMO72.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJB/P9Z8/GXQPMO72/FJBP9Z8GXQPMO72.SQUARE.jpg http://img.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-get-more-out-of-Pandora/
How to get more out of Pandora - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8K/N395/GXO0U70W/F8KN395GXO0U70W.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8K/N395/GXO0U70W/F8KN395GXO0U70W.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8K/N395/GXO0U70W/F8KN395GXO0U70W.SMALL.jpg red_green do you know how pandora only lets you skip so many times (about 7) because of their licences? here is a way to creat tons of different stations for an artist. Create new station and change artist 1. create a new station with any artist 2. click on options, and click on station details 3. click ad...
By: red_green

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 20 Jan 2012 13:31:59 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Breathing-and-Singing/ http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FA2/ZBDM/GXGHSWJT/FA2ZBDMGXGHSWJT.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FA2/ZBDM/GXGHSWJT/FA2ZBDMGXGHSWJT.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FA2/ZBDM/GXGHSWJT/FA2ZBDMGXGHSWJT.SMALL.jpg vocalcoachkentaylor Breathing and singing definitely go hand in hand, but to not all singers have a full grasp on the process of breathing. So in this video, Vocal Coach Ken Taylor describes why we breathe form our diaphragm, how to breathe properly, and provides insight on a few things that singers often do wrong when...
By: vocalcoachkentaylor

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 15 Jan 2012 15:01:10 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-Improve-Singing-with-Practice/ http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FM1/9PEI/GXGHSWJR/FM19PEIGXGHSWJR.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FM1/9PEI/GXGHSWJR/FM19PEIGXGHSWJR.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FM1/9PEI/GXGHSWJR/FM19PEIGXGHSWJR.SMALL.jpg vocalcoachkentaylor While improving their voice is an important idea for a lot of singers, most never really take the time to structure how to practice singing. So, in this video, Vocal Coach Ken Taylor outlines how to do just that. This information is great for both beginner singers and advanced vocalists. Full arti...
By: vocalcoachkentaylor

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 15 Jan 2012 15:01:10 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Vocal-Warm-Up-Exercises/ http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9O/C4X2/GXGHSWJS/F9OC4X2GXGHSWJS.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9O/C4X2/GXGHSWJS/F9OC4X2GXGHSWJS.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9O/C4X2/GXGHSWJS/F9OC4X2GXGHSWJS.SMALL.jpg vocalcoachkentaylor Vocal Warm Up Exercises are one of the most important things to do as a singer, but few vocalists really understand how to do them well. In this video, Vocal Coach Ken Taylor shares a few general ideas as to what a singer should be looking to accomplish while warming up, as well as a few singing exe...
By: vocalcoachkentaylor

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 15 Jan 2012 15:01:09 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/TOY-MONO-STRING-MUSIC-BOX/
TOY MONO-STRING MUSIC BOX - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWN/G0FO/GX10CJKX/FWNG0FOGX10CJKX.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWN/G0FO/GX10CJKX/FWNG0FOGX10CJKX.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWN/G0FO/GX10CJKX/FWNG0FOGX10CJKX.SMALL.jpg mistic INTRODUCTION- This instructable is a fun music instrument  for Kids and can be made in two nights. It  cab be learned in one hour.Kids can learn to play from a musical score also. DESCRIPTION Using standard off the shelf parts and some basics from my other published  similar instruments  the devi...
By: mistic

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 7 Jan 2012 23:40:24 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://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWH/P9LU/GWF5UEOI/FWHP9LUGWF5UEOI.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWH/P9LU/GWF5UEOI/FWHP9LUGWF5UEOI.SQUARE.jpg http://img.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/Mic-stand-boom-arm-bracket/
Mic stand boom arm bracket - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJM/0ALS/GVXHA28R/FJM0ALSGVXHA28R.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJM/0ALS/GVXHA28R/FJM0ALSGVXHA28R.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJM/0ALS/GVXHA28R/FJM0ALSGVXHA28R.SMALL.jpg rumachik I recently needed to convert my (straight) mic stand into a boom stand. I did it using some PVC parts. The total cost was about $7, but the knobs and PVC cement accounted for about $5 of that. It took me about 30 minutes to assemble. Note that you can get an actual boom arm from musiciansfriend or ...
By: rumachik

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 9 Dec 2011 12:36:33 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Make-a-Ukulele-out-of-Cardboard/
Make a Ukulele out of Cardboard - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1Y/HQ9S/GVOWST5G/F1YHQ9SGVOWST5G.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1Y/HQ9S/GVOWST5G/F1YHQ9SGVOWST5G.SQUARE.jpg http://img.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/The-mirliton/
The mirliton - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZE/X5KL/GVND2IPQ/FZEX5KLGVND2IPQ.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZE/X5KL/GVND2IPQ/FZEX5KLGVND2IPQ.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZE/X5KL/GVND2IPQ/FZEX5KLGVND2IPQ.SMALL.jpg baptiste.derouineau Welcome everybody, do you want to know how make a mirliton ? First you have to find a little piece of elder tree branch an approximate diameter of 1,5 cm - 2 cm and 10 -15 cm long. how to prepare the branch ? Furnitures:  - the piece of elder tree - a screwdriver - a lime - a leaf of cigaret...
By: baptiste.derouineau

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