http://www.instructables.com Sun, 26 May 2013 02:29:09 PDT BLOX v1.01 http://www.instructables.com/id/How-To-Make-A-Hit-Single/
How To Make A Hit Single - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDU/947M/HGZNME9G/FDU947MHGZNME9G.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDU/947M/HGZNME9G/FDU947MHGZNME9G.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDU/947M/HGZNME9G/FDU947MHGZNME9G.SMALL.jpg bigstu101 Find A Tune First try and find a simple melody either on a synth or a guitar Write It Down! Find A cute note book and write down your tune Bass Work Now if you like include a bass rhythm Drums! Now put a sick beat to it! Work With It And Add Too It Now find ways to incorporate diffe...
By: bigstu101

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 22 May 2013 07:45:08 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Snake-Didgeridoo/
Snake Didgeridoo - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FS9/UP1E/HDXMN4M5/FS9UP1EHDXMN4M5.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FS9/UP1E/HDXMN4M5/FS9UP1EHDXMN4M5.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FS9/UP1E/HDXMN4M5/FS9UP1EHDXMN4M5.SMALL.jpg Toms Workshop Finally finished exams and have managed to write up this instructable! Here we have a 'folded up' didgeridoo. It works out at about 1.4 meters long. It makes it easier to travel around with. I ran into something similar on YouTube.  I've entered this instructable into the Epilog Challen...
By: Toms Workshop

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 19 May 2013 15:11:48 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/STAMP-CARVING-UKELELE/
STAMP CARVING + UKELELE - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FU6/N8EP/HGH71HS7/FU6N8EPHGH71HS7.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FU6/N8EP/HGH71HS7/FU6N8EPHGH71HS7.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FU6/N8EP/HGH71HS7/FU6N8EPHGH71HS7.SMALL.jpg olivergon En esta ocasión vamos a ver cómo crear un sello para imprimir las rejillas de acordes de un Ukelele. ¿Qué necesitamos? - Una goma de borrar - Un tampón de tinta de los que se usan para los sellos - Un cutter o x-acto Si te ha gustado, visita mi web sobre el Ukelele en español: http://www.Ukelele...
By: olivergon

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 11 May 2013 09:25:15 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/DIY-relaxing-music-stick/
DIY relaxing music stick (rainstick) - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6Q/BUUW/HFWSV0RJ/F6QBUUWHFWSV0RJ.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6Q/BUUW/HFWSV0RJ/F6QBUUWHFWSV0RJ.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6Q/BUUW/HFWSV0RJ/F6QBUUWHFWSV0RJ.SMALL.jpg swisel Wow I really have no idea what this is called. But who cares anyway. It is cool and thats what matters isn´t it? The mission for relaxation begins. Now to start off with I should just say that the main ingrediens is a hollow stick (preferably  bamboo) with a wood like structure. You can have it j...
By: swisel

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 8 May 2013 09:51:43 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/DIY-Plastic-Finger-Picks/
DIY Plastic Finger Picks - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWC/IW6M/HFWSUL81/FWCIW6MHFWSUL81.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWC/IW6M/HFWSUL81/FWCIW6MHFWSUL81.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWC/IW6M/HFWSUL81/FWCIW6MHFWSUL81.SMALL.jpg pie R []ed I did this project because I broke my nail one time too many. I play clawhammer banjo, and to get the tone I like I need my nail out past my finger tip. Most commercial finger picks are made of brass, steel, or hard plastic. Unlike natural fingernail, these materials don't have give when they hit a...
By: pie R []ed

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 4 May 2013 16:21:53 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Gamer-Guitar-Pick-Guard/
Gamer Guitar Pick Guard - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJ9/003K/HFSH54HN/FJ9003KHFSH54HN.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJ9/003K/HFSH54HN/FJ9003KHFSH54HN.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJ9/003K/HFSH54HN/FJ9003KHFSH54HN.SMALL.jpg CookieMonsterEmilia Have you ever got bored of your average guitar pick guard, and wish that you could spice it up a little with out costing you almost any thing? Well, then this instructable is for you. At the beginning of this process, I only had a simple black pick guard. I grew very tired of it fast. Then I had the...
By: CookieMonsterEmilia

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 29 Apr 2013 17:55:29 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Unfixable-Guitar-Intonation-Fix-ish/
Unfixable Guitar Intonation Fix-ish - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYS/F2Y1/HFSHSQ3A/FYSF2Y1HFSHSQ3A.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYS/F2Y1/HFSHSQ3A/FYSF2Y1HFSHSQ3A.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYS/F2Y1/HFSHSQ3A/FYSF2Y1HFSHSQ3A.SMALL.jpg choward7 Have you ever had a guitar that had the most beautiful sound, and killer sustain, and realized that you couldn't set the intonation? I've had that problem for some time now, since I bought an Aspen Les Paul-style guitar from the 70's, all of the strings have a sharp intonation, and not matter what I...
By: choward7

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 22 Apr 2013 12:20:20 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/electric-uke-for-around-40/
electric uke for around $40 - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUB/CAXC/HFD1K7J2/FUBCAXCHFD1K7J2.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUB/CAXC/HFD1K7J2/FUBCAXCHFD1K7J2.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUB/CAXC/HFD1K7J2/FUBCAXCHFD1K7J2.SMALL.jpg sir_kickash     Before i begin, i must appologise that my phone is being very unkind and putting the pictures in the wrong folders, so i could'nt find about half of the pics i took. i am also still waiting for tuning pegs to be shipped, so there are currently no finished images, but i will update as soon as the...
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Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 14 Apr 2013 23:14:10 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Build-an-Acoustic-Guitar/
Build an Acoustic Guitar - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAB/IT4G/HFD1K62R/FABIT4GHFD1K62R.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAB/IT4G/HFD1K62R/FABIT4GHFD1K62R.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAB/IT4G/HFD1K62R/FABIT4GHFD1K62R.SMALL.jpg Eat More Chicken I made this guitar for my science Olympiad event. Science Olympiad is a competitive tournament where students participate in different scientific events against other schools.  One of my events is called Sounds Of Music where you have to build two different instruments without using professional par...
By: Eat More Chicken

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 14 Apr 2013 18:02:43 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/how-to-set-up-a-drum/
how to set up a drum - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFR/JY14/HFD0Z7Q1/FFRJY14HFD0Z7Q1.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFR/JY14/HFD0Z7Q1/FFRJY14HFD0Z7Q1.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFR/JY14/HFD0Z7Q1/FFRJY14HFD0Z7Q1.SMALL.jpg MetalRULES heres how to set a drum up Bass drum set the bass drum at the bottom tom & snare put the little stick thing one the tom & the snare them put it in the bass bottom drums again put somethin in it to stand it up N do that one on the left cymbals do the same thing with the cymbals as w...
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Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 14 Apr 2013 09:36:39 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/how-to-make-bongo-drums-for-under-4-/
how to make bongo drums for under 4 $!! - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F86/2CGH/HFD117XY/F862CGHHFD117XY.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F86/2CGH/HFD117XY/F862CGHHFD117XY.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F86/2CGH/HFD117XY/F862CGHHFD117XY.SMALL.jpg swisel This is a quick tutorial for how to make your own drums really easily. you will need: lets get started! To start off with cut off the front and bottom of your big bottle (or small). Now cut the top off your balloon and attach it to the bottle with your tape.
By: swisel

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 12 Apr 2013 11:00:06 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/10-easy-steps-to-make-your-own-cello/
10 easy steps to make your own cello! - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUW/XIA5/HF23K4WQ/FUWXIA5HF23K4WQ.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUW/XIA5/HF23K4WQ/FUWXIA5HF23K4WQ.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUW/XIA5/HF23K4WQ/FUWXIA5HF23K4WQ.SMALL.jpg innovation redesigned My friend and I attempted to make a cello--these are the results.  1) We made a functioning cello, as well as a bow from scratch.  The main body of the cello i used plywood, not traditional, but soaked- and compressed pinewood can become pretty dense and resonates well, also it bends well! For the f...
By: innovation redesigned

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 10 Apr 2013 12:07:20 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Biscuit-tin-bajo/
Biscuit tin banjo. - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FF9/P5QO/HF23XGPP/FF9P5QOHF23XGPP.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FF9/P5QO/HF23XGPP/FF9P5QOHF23XGPP.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FF9/P5QO/HF23XGPP/FF9P5QOHF23XGPP.SMALL.jpg icooper2 This is one of my first musical instrument projects that I have attempted hence the small amount of pics. I wanted to learn how to play a banjo but wasn’t willing to pay the deniro for one, so I decided to make my own. I looked at many web sites and blog postings and came across the cigar box ba...
By: icooper2

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 8 Apr 2013 16:00:39 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Homemade-Pan-Flutewith-Straws/
Homemade Pan Flute...with Straws! - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F67/THW9/HF23QIT9/F67THW9HF23QIT9.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F67/THW9/HF23QIT9/F67THW9HF23QIT9.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F67/THW9/HF23QIT9/F67THW9HF23QIT9.SMALL.jpg ccarreer This is my first Instructible, so go easy on me. I babysit for a friend of mine, and her little girl is a HUGE Legend of Zelda fan. While YouTubing, she apparently came across this tutorial on how to make a set of pan flutes at home, but the tutorial she showed me used actual power tools, and that'...
By: ccarreer

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 4 Apr 2013 07:56:04 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-make-the-mighty-steampunk-pocket-piano/
How to make the mighty steampunk pocket piano - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2S/A0Y0/HET13J7I/F2SA0Y0HET13J7I.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2S/A0Y0/HET13J7I/F2SA0Y0HET13J7I.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2S/A0Y0/HET13J7I/F2SA0Y0HET13J7I.SMALL.jpg dead hawk I got the Idea for a mini pocket piano when I was fiddling around with a old music box that I was working on, I found that if you plucked one of the metal teeth you can make a sound just like the indents on the circular music cylinder that plays it. it can fit in your pocket and can keep you enterta...
By: dead hawk

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 30 Mar 2013 17:39:54 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Color-the-soundboard/
Laser etched & colored soundboard - made at Techshop - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPD/GGUQ/HE7D9J5O/FPDGGUQHE7D9J5O.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPD/GGUQ/HE7D9J5O/FPDGGUQHE7D9J5O.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPD/GGUQ/HE7D9J5O/FPDGGUQHE7D9J5O.SMALL.jpg workislove In this instructable I'll explain how I designed, etched and colored the custom artwork on the soundboard of my carbon fiber acoustic guitar project, part of a special event at Techshop. This top was designed with my own digital artwork, engraved with a laser, then colored with dye. This was my firs...
By: workislove

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 18 Mar 2013 08:28:49 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Carbon-fiber-guitar-body-Made-at-Techshop/
Carbon fiber guitar body - Made at Techshop - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFQ/V3KE/HE7D9HX0/FFQV3KEHE7D9HX0.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFQ/V3KE/HE7D9HX0/FFQV3KEHE7D9HX0.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFQ/V3KE/HE7D9HX0/FFQV3KEHE7D9HX0.SMALL.jpg workislove In this instructable I will show you how I made the body for my carbon fiber acoustic guitar, part of a workshop at Techshop. It was made laying layers of carbon fiber and fiberglass over a cardboard mold, then hardening the fibers with marine grade epoxy. The mold was modeled after a 1940 Gibson L-...
By: workislove

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 18 Mar 2013 08:18:27 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/DIY-Powered-Pedal-Board-with-Input-Jacks/
DIY Powered Pedal Board with Input Jacks - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFW/T7W4/HE7D9ND8/FFWT7W4HE7D9ND8.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFW/T7W4/HE7D9ND8/FFWT7W4HE7D9ND8.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFW/T7W4/HE7D9ND8/FFWT7W4HE7D9ND8.SMALL.jpg Steve8043 Please bear with me if this is hard to follow or needs clarification...this is my first Instructable.  If you have a question, feel free to ask in the comments! This project started as really just a combination of several ideas.  I wanted a pedal board that was light but sturdy (many DIY boards I h...
By: Steve8043

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 13 Mar 2013 21:46:20 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Simple-Flute/
One Hard Flute - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FF3/OZL3/HE7D9K59/FF3OZL3HE7D9K59.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FF3/OZL3/HE7D9K59/FF3OZL3HE7D9K59.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FF3/OZL3/HE7D9K59/FF3OZL3HE7D9K59.SMALL.jpg headrickrs This is a little craft my friend thought me, And I hope you will enjoy the simplicity of this Project. First you will want a quark from a bottle or Anything close to that Next get a hollow stick like hollow dynamite. Cut off 1/8 of the quark. Engrave the rod with a smily face mark.(...
By: headrickrs

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 13 Mar 2013 07:26:51 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Cardboard-Electric-Guitar/
Cardboard Electric Guitar - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDE/KRPV/HDYZ84SA/FDEKRPVHDYZ84SA.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDE/KRPV/HDYZ84SA/FDEKRPVHDYZ84SA.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDE/KRPV/HDYZ84SA/FDEKRPVHDYZ84SA.SMALL.jpg bwrussell Thanks to Amazon's inefficient packing methods, particularly their love affair with oversize boxes, and my aversion to having to interact with people while I shop we almost always have a more cardboard on hand than I can fit in our recycling bin. When I first considered a project to reuse the cardbo...
By: bwrussell

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 11 Mar 2013 23:30:18 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Build-your-own-low-cost-Eurorack-Suitcase/
Build your own low-cost Eurorack-Suitcase - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F57/264Z/HDYZJ30J/F57264ZHDYZJ30J.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F57/264Z/HDYZJ30J/F57264ZHDYZJ30J.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F57/264Z/HDYZJ30J/F57264ZHDYZJ30J.SMALL.jpg mploj When I looked out for solutions on how to carry along my modular synthesizer I noticed three options: 1. spend a lot of money for one of the (seldom) commercial solutions 2. put the stuff into a massive 19" rack which wouldn't fit onto my desk 3. build something for my own I decided for the last op...
By: mploj

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 11 Mar 2013 06:12:49 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Designing-and-building-an-acoustic-synthesizer/
Designing and building an 'acoustic' synthesizer - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGA/XF9M/HD4VGXS7/FGAXF9MHD4VGXS7.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGA/XF9M/HD4VGXS7/FGAXF9MHD4VGXS7.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGA/XF9M/HD4VGXS7/FGAXF9MHD4VGXS7.SMALL.jpg ArvidJense For my internship at Create Digital Music/Meeblip I've created quite a fun little synthesizer. This thing is meant to be more flexible than other synthesizer by making it completely independent; it is battery powered, has its own amplifier/speaker and is controlled by a manually operated sequencer. ...
By: ArvidJense

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 24 Feb 2013 15:12:10 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Ray-Jacobs-Rocky-Mountain-Dulcimercardboard-guita/
Ray Jacobs Rocky Mountain Dulcimer/cardboard guitar - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2U/KUQW/HD4VGA8V/F2UKUQWHD4VGA8V.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2U/KUQW/HD4VGA8V/F2UKUQWHD4VGA8V.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2U/KUQW/HD4VGA8V/F2UKUQWHD4VGA8V.SMALL.jpg kikod This is a gorgeous sounding 3-stringed instrument made of scrap wood and cardboard. BIG sound, simple and cheap to make. This instructable is a bare bones intro, but there's a complete pdf available for free, either here (if I can figure it out), or at handprintpress.com/freedownloads (you can also ...
By: kikod

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 21 Feb 2013 15:31:22 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Cigar-Box-Ukulele-1/
Cigar Box Ukulele - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBK/T6R8/HD4VM6I1/FBKT6R8HD4VM6I1.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBK/T6R8/HD4VM6I1/FBKT6R8HD4VM6I1.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBK/T6R8/HD4VM6I1/FBKT6R8HD4VM6I1.SMALL.jpg Sid82 This is the first of hopefully many cigar box ukuleles. Ukulele Disassembly Simply, I was able to carefully remove the neck from the body with a nice 'sharp' chisel.. Nick The Bits..... Kept the bridge and was able to remove this easily with a chisel again carefully working around the bridge. ...
By: Sid82

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 17 Feb 2013 13:58:00 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Baglama-construction-Making-a-traditional-greek-/
Baglama construction - Making a traditional greek string music instrument - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FVB/YM7S/HCB86I20/FVBYM7SHCB86I20.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FVB/YM7S/HCB86I20/FVBYM7SHCB86I20.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FVB/YM7S/HCB86I20/FVBYM7SHCB86I20.SMALL.jpg gantsa A simple step by step guide to build a six-string baglama. Material need: -Tilly (Linden) for the body, the neck and the headstock                            -Ebony for the fingerboard Dimensions in Centimetre (cm) Body: 16 x 12 x 8 Neck:  30 x 3 x 2 (2 parts) Headstock: 20 x 6 x 1,5 Fingerboard...
By: gantsa

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 4 Feb 2013 11:52:40 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/DIY-Microphone-Stand/
DIY Microphone Stand - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAQ/JVLK/HCJOG88O/FAQJVLKHCJOG88O.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAQ/JVLK/HCJOG88O/FAQJVLKHCJOG88O.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAQ/JVLK/HCJOG88O/FAQJVLKHCJOG88O.SMALL.jpg Gabezilla If you're here, it means you're trying to build your own mic stand. The collective wisdom of the internet will simply tell you to duct tape your mic to a broom and lean it up against a chair. DON'T LISTEN TO THEM. There's a million better ways to do this - here's mine. Parts All the components ...
By: Gabezilla

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 2 Feb 2013 11:21:13 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Kazoo-DIY-with-paper-roll/
Kazoo DIY with paper roll - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0E/F556/HCB8HIAY/F0EF556HCB8HIAY.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0E/F556/HCB8HIAY/F0EF556HCB8HIAY.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0E/F556/HCB8HIAY/F0EF556HCB8HIAY.SMALL.jpg olivergon I have seen this before, but wanted to share how easy it really is. Materials: - Paper roll, in my case I used kitchen because it is far bigger than toilet - Scissors - Rubber band - Any plastic or film Put the membrane Cut a square piece of the plastic, just a few cm bigger than the diameter o...
By: olivergon

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 28 Jan 2013 04:55:08 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/DIY-CPVC-Check-Valve-for-Membrane-Pipes/
DIY CPVC Check Valve (for Membrane Pipes) - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FVG/KEC1/HBFFJE0N/FVGKEC1HBFFJE0N.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FVG/KEC1/HBFFJE0N/FVGKEC1HBFFJE0N.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FVG/KEC1/HBFFJE0N/FVGKEC1HBFFJE0N.SMALL.jpg smartin014 Hey everyone! What follows is the first decently working version of a check valve for my very own set of membrane pipes.  For a bit of background: I needed a valve that would allow air to easily flow in one direction with very little pressure, but that would prevent air from leaking back out. I cou...
By: smartin014

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 4 Jan 2013 12:58:15 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/DIY-Bass-Uke/
DIY Bass Uke - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKP/2QPQ/HAWSIDRE/FKP2QPQHAWSIDRE.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKP/2QPQ/HAWSIDRE/FKP2QPQHAWSIDRE.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKP/2QPQ/HAWSIDRE/FKP2QPQHAWSIDRE.SMALL.jpg olivergon Being and enthusiast of DIY musical instruments, I have postposed this instructable until having a day off. What is a Bass Uke? Merely a copy of the bestseller Kala UBASS, which is a short scale bass guitar in the body of an ukulele. The main component of this special bass is the string material. T...
By: olivergon

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 31 Dec 2012 09:13:54 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-Make-a-Violin/
How to Make a Violin - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1B/8K9O/HA4M4KVK/F1B8K9OHA4M4KVK.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1B/8K9O/HA4M4KVK/F1B8K9OHA4M4KVK.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1B/8K9O/HA4M4KVK/F1B8K9OHA4M4KVK.SMALL.jpg marika214 Following is a basic outline of the construction of a violin in the manner of the old masters.  Obtain Aged Wood Maple wood is typically used for the violin's back, ribs, and neck. Spruce wood is used for the top or belly of the violin. Spruce is preferable for the top of the violin because it's...
By: marika214

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 9 Dec 2012 22:14:54 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...
By: Josephine1

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 6 Dec 2012 19:40:36 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Studio-GoBo/
Studio GoBo - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F39/LYEW/HA5M7I85/F39LYEWHA5M7I85.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F39/LYEW/HA5M7I85/F39LYEWHA5M7I85.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F39/LYEW/HA5M7I85/F39LYEWHA5M7I85.SMALL.jpg xhris This is my first Instructable so please no flaming the new guy k? k.  With that out of the way.... A go-between, also known as a gobo, is a great mobile way to control sound. It can be used to help isolate an instrument or lessen the reflections and reverberation of a space. This is my work around ...
By: xhris

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 3 Dec 2012 16:32:24 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Electric-Coconut-Thumb-Piano/
Electric Coconut Thumb Piano - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FW8/KIQX/H9G0SX52/FW8KIQXH9G0SX52.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FW8/KIQX/H9G0SX52/FW8KIQXH9G0SX52.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FW8/KIQX/H9G0SX52/FW8KIQXH9G0SX52.SMALL.jpg friger If you are like me and every time you crack open a coconut you find the shells just too cool to throw out then this instructable is for you.   The idea of making a coconut shell thumb piano came to me one afternoon while I was trying to come up with some way to entertain my 3 and 5 year old girls.  ...
By: friger

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 20 Nov 2012 10:34:51 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/how-to-make-a-simple-can-instrument/
how to make a simple can- instrument - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FVQ/6L1C/H994VN5Z/FVQ6L1CH994VN5Z.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FVQ/6L1C/H994VN5Z/FVQ6L1CH994VN5Z.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FVQ/6L1C/H994VN5Z/FVQ6L1CH994VN5Z.SMALL.jpg Popopopper This is a simple instrument that you can make with a simple soda can. supplies You will need: a soda can water making put a little water into the bottom of the can so there is about 1/2 inch of water in the can. then, bend the little tab so it sticks straight up. using flick the can to make...
By: Popopopper

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 9 Nov 2012 13:08:18 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Drummer-Wanted-Things-That-Think-TTT-2012/
Drummer Wanted - Things That Think (TTT) - 2012 - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FX9/U17B/H8RVCKCC/FX9U17BH8RVCKCC.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FX9/U17B/H8RVCKCC/FX9U17BH8RVCKCC.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FX9/U17B/H8RVCKCC/FX9U17BH8RVCKCC.SMALL.jpg danathughes Drummer Wanted is a slide guitar playing automaton that will play as long as someone will play the drums for it, designed and built for the Fall 2012 Things That Think course taught at the University of Colorado -- Boulder.  There are two main mechanisms controlling the motions, one for the strummin...
By: danathughes

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 6 Nov 2012 08:16:37 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Building-a-tenor-ukulele/
Building a tenor ukulele - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FS5/44PH/H8RVCHXG/FS544PHH8RVCHXG.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FS5/44PH/H8RVCHXG/FS544PHH8RVCHXG.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FS5/44PH/H8RVCHXG/FS544PHH8RVCHXG.SMALL.jpg meikj #next_pages_container { width: 5px; hight: 5px; position: absolute; top: -100px; left: -100px; z-index: 2147483647 !important; } This is a tenor ukulele that I built from a StewMac kit.  It was a very fun project.  The ukulele sounds great! #next_pages_container { width: 5px; hight: 5px; positio...
By: meikj

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 2 Nov 2012 09:45:13 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-Clean-a-Trumpet/
How to Clean a Trumpet - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYQ/QJ0Y/H8TTO0P9/FYQQJ0YH8TTO0P9.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYQ/QJ0Y/H8TTO0P9/FYQQJ0YH8TTO0P9.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYQ/QJ0Y/H8TTO0P9/FYQQJ0YH8TTO0P9.SMALL.jpg prherr The following is a set of instructions on how to safely and efficiently clean a trumpet.  The methods described are those I have found to yield the best results. Before You Begin Before you begin cleaning your trumpet you will need to gather and take stock of your supplies.  You will need a "wire...
By: prherr

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 30 Oct 2012 00:43:10 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Music-Symbol-Animation/
Music Symbol Animation - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FT3/2G9W/H8AZPE9V/FT32G9WH8AZPE9V.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FT3/2G9W/H8AZPE9V/FT32G9WH8AZPE9V.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FT3/2G9W/H8AZPE9V/FT32G9WH8AZPE9V.SMALL.jpg CamJam I'll be showing all you instructable people how to create something simple and fun, while using just plain old symbols to move around. The process of creating The process of creating this animation was quite simple. I tried to have a pair of ordinary headphones and some music symbols moving all a...
By: CamJam

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 15 Oct 2012 07:11:19 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Make-a-Whamola/
Make a Whamola - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FVD/NJAW/H7W4T2GQ/FVDNJAWH7W4T2GQ.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FVD/NJAW/H7W4T2GQ/FVDNJAWH7W4T2GQ.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FVD/NJAW/H7W4T2GQ/FVDNJAWH7W4T2GQ.SMALL.jpg gazillabytes You definitely need a Whamola. What in the world is a Whamola? It's a simple one string instrument with a handle at the top to vary the pitch. This upright bass instrument is normally played by hitting the string with a drumstick with one hand and varying the pitch with the other like a whammy bar o...
By: gazillabytes

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 9 Oct 2012 19:40:24 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Yamaha-DD-55-or-DD-66-Kick-Drum-Pedal-Modification/
Yamaha DD-55 or DD-65 Kick Drum Pedal Modification - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FB2/XK2V/H82UH6CV/FB2XK2VH82UH6CV.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FB2/XK2V/H82UH6CV/FB2XK2VH82UH6CV.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FB2/XK2V/H82UH6CV/FB2XK2VH82UH6CV.SMALL.jpg Skylberg If your kick drum pedal breaks or if you just want the feel of a real drum set this is how to build yourself a kick pedal pad and sensor.  I do not go into detail about the pedal build but mainly into how to build and wire the sensor.   What you will need First you will need a piezo transducer fr...
By: Skylberg

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 9 Oct 2012 09:31:53 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-play-the-intro-riff-to-breaking-the-law-b/
How to play the intro riff to "breaking the law" by Judas Priest - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0V/S89L/H742SLDM/F0VS89LH742SLDM.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0V/S89L/H742SLDM/F0VS89LH742SLDM.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0V/S89L/H742SLDM/F0VS89LH742SLDM.SMALL.jpg SGThartman567 hi this is my very first ible i couldnt think of anything cool to show you so i decided to show u guys how to play breaking the law Part one the first three notes are 0a 2a 3a you do this 3 times part two the next part is on both the E and A string 1E 3E 0A you play this twice last step! t...
By: SGThartman567

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 19 Sep 2012 15:20:54 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-Assemble-a-Flute/
How to Assemble a Flute - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6Q/7LY6/H703ONAB/F6Q7LY6H703ONAB.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6Q/7LY6/H703ONAB/F6Q7LY6H703ONAB.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6Q/7LY6/H703ONAB/F6Q7LY6H703ONAB.SMALL.jpg ADSweets You have decided to play the flute, but do not know how to properly assemble the instrument.  These instructions will show you how to assemble your flute. Required items: Flute Know the Parts The flute comes in 3 parts: head joint, body, and foot joint. Identify Body Open instrument case and ...
By: ADSweets

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 13 Sep 2012 18:37:09 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Musical-Wine-Glass/
Musical Wine Glass - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FH4/ZR18/H63P469C/FH4ZR18H63P469C.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FH4/ZR18/H63P469C/FH4ZR18H63P469C.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FH4/ZR18/H63P469C/FH4ZR18H63P469C.SMALL.jpg SelkeyMoonbeam For play, for music, for oenophilia! Remember when you were younger and you went to a nice restaurant and they served you water in a wineglass? And you learned that if you ran your finger around the rim, you could make the wineglass "sing" with vibrations- and at different pitches, depending on the...
By: SelkeyMoonbeam

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 11 Sep 2012 15:32:50 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Candy-Box-Guitar/
Candy Box Guitar - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FI4/5C71/H6S416L8/FI45C71H6S416L8.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FI4/5C71/H6S416L8/FI45C71H6S416L8.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FI4/5C71/H6S416L8/FI45C71H6S416L8.SMALL.jpg ravenking Instructable Today we are going to make a guitar with rubber bands and an empty candy box.  You need a minimum of one rubber band or a maximum of three rubber bands. Materials: 1 or 3 rubber bands 1 empty candy box Optional items: tuner (for guitar or violin) clip on microphone (one that works wi...
By: ravenking

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 8 Sep 2012 10:55:00 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Resonator-ukulele-from-dolmade-tin-and-scrap-wood/
Resonator ukulele from dolmade tin and scrap wood - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FC1/MQLD/H6734LHH/FC1MQLDH6734LHH.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FC1/MQLD/H6734LHH/FC1MQLDH6734LHH.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FC1/MQLD/H6734LHH/FC1MQLDH6734LHH.SMALL.jpg titchtheclown The Uke making bug is a hard biter and I have made a couple of slightly less glorious attempts to start with and thought I had better go the whole hog and build the most outrageously far out Ukulele I could think of. While I was waiting for the parts for that one to arrive I knocked out this one. H...
By: titchtheclown

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 13 Aug 2012 02:12:09 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Cardboard-Conch-Horn/
Cardboard Conch Horn - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUM/86LK/H5IRV8L6/FUM86LKH5IRV8L6.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUM/86LK/H5IRV8L6/FUM86LKH5IRV8L6.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUM/86LK/H5IRV8L6/FUM86LKH5IRV8L6.SMALL.jpg Kiteman Conch shells make a grand sound as a horn, but several species of the the actual animal are endangered, harmed by being harvested for the souvenir industry. This is my attempt to create a more sustainable version of the instrument. Materials and tools If you know my work, you know I like simple ...
By: Kiteman

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 9 Aug 2012 17:35:13 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Make-a-lagerphone/
Make a lagerphone - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FOW/0WY8/H58V8VLA/FOW0WY8H58V8VLA.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FOW/0WY8/H58V8VLA/FOW0WY8H58V8VLA.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FOW/0WY8/H58V8VLA/FOW0WY8H58V8VLA.SMALL.jpg craigdaniel A lagerphone is a traditional Australian percussion instrument with a tambourine-like quality, able to make several different sounds. It's also very simple to make and play. You will need a long dowel (4' is good and easy to find at my local hardware store, but if you're as tall as I am a little lo...
By: craigdaniel

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 31 Jul 2012 15:27:26 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Bamboo-pocket-flute/
Bamboo pocket flute - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F30/18AC/H4VQDFVM/F3018ACH4VQDFVM.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F30/18AC/H4VQDFVM/F3018ACH4VQDFVM.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F30/18AC/H4VQDFVM/F3018ACH4VQDFVM.SMALL.jpg gollihughj This instructable is to share how I make these small pocket sized flutes. You don't need to know to much about bamboo to do this, I taught and am teaching myself about it. Hopefully you will find this usefull. It's fun to play and my children love it. Best of luck for those who choose to try this....
By: gollihughj

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 23 Jul 2012 20:51:48 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Awesome-Cigar-Box-Dulcimer/
Awesome Cigar Box Dulcimer - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6A/OEFO/H461X44F/F6AOEFOH461X44F.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6A/OEFO/H461X44F/F6AOEFOH461X44F.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6A/OEFO/H461X44F/F6AOEFOH461X44F.SMALL.jpg rmazzupappa Growing up in Appalachia I've seen my fair share of backwoods instruments but none are more impressive to me than the Cigar Box Guitars. Being left handed is what attracted me to playing the dulcimer, it was inexpensive and easy to flip the strings around. I was never much for playing traditional du...
By: rmazzupappa

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 17 Jul 2012 21:50:33 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Backcountry-diddley-walking-stick-for-those-witho/
Backcountry diddley bow - walking stick (for those without a backpacking guitar) - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRY/5U83/H3HCL7CB/FRY5U83H3HCL7CB.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRY/5U83/H3HCL7CB/FRY5U83H3HCL7CB.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRY/5U83/H3HCL7CB/FRY5U83H3HCL7CB.SMALL.jpg MikeCicc I wanted a stringed instrument to take with me into the backcountry, one that could survive a full day of hiking in the sun or rain with minimal fuss, but that would provide music and fun around the campfire at the end of the day.  AND, it had to be light weight for long multi-day trips. This varia...
By: MikeCicc

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