6 Crazy DIY String Instruments
Let these six DIY instruments inspire you to build your own and explore the unique sounds that come with custom built string instruments.
Music
Take your creations beyond the workshop and onto the stage with diy music instruments! Let us show you how these creations range from simple, basic setups that produce beautiful sounds to more complex projects that require a greater level of engineering knowledge. With these tutorials and examples, we’ll guide you on this journey to make your own musical instrument for experimental, artistic or everyday use – so whether you’re starting out new or a seasoned sound creator, come explore the wonderful world of making your own music.
Watch: Artist’s Trippy Fractal Homage Video to His Father
Kevin McGloughlin uses time-lapse and 3D imaging techniques as well as Photoshop to create this trippy video homage for his dad.
These 6 Electronic Instruments Go from Retro to Bananas
There are all kinds of DIY instruments available for you to experiment with, but electronic instruments have to be some of the craziest.
5 Robot Bands That Will Rock Your Socks Off
These robot bands prove that robotics and rockage can go hand in hand. Watch these videos to get inspired for your next rockin’ robot build.
6 Bangin’ DIY Percussion Projects
If I had to guess, percussion instruments were probably the first musical devices invented by man. Create your own instrument with some inspiration from these projects.
Beautiful Snare Drum Built from Scrap Wood
Drums are great, simple instruments to build. Ryan Hollywood decided to make this excellent drum out of assorted scrap wood.
Sci-Fi Instrument Is a Real Life Windows Media Visualizer
Artist Balam Soto has been making interactive projects for years. This is his latest: Exp.Inst.Rain, a wavering, touch-controlled instrument.
