This Unique Ukulele Is Scratch-Built From a Felled Tree
Amy Qian’s headless travel ukulele is both a little odd and completely gorgeous. She constructed it from a leftover pile of wood.
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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, weโll 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.
Weekend Watch: Cosplay, Painting, and Drumming with Gladzy Kei
Gladzy crafts some amazing stuff! Watch as she paints, plays the drums, and does “cosplay speedruns.” You might learn a thing or two.
This Steampunk Remote Controls the Radio with Style
When you pick up the remote control to your stereo, are you pleased with how it looks? Most of us donโt put much thought into it, because theyโre typically so bland that theyโre nearly invisible. Michael Greensmithย (@Bricabracwizard) wanted to take a different approach. โI wanted a remote control thatโs so fun to use and would […]
Heirloom Tech: The Old-World Acoustics of Ali Qapu
The Music Hall of Ali Qapu’s unique architectural features cut down on echoes while diffusing music for fantastic low-tech acoustics.
Impressive Archive of Free DIY Musical Instrument Plans
Find a homemade instrument project and get building with the revamped plans archive at Cigar Box Nation.
This Custom Synth Packs in the Sound with 200 Modules
John Karbassi is a synth nut who founded Modular Addict to make the hobby more accessible for other makers.
Listen to the Eerie Music of This Handmade MIDI Pipe Organ
Pipe Organs may be out of vogue, but one makers MIDI-fied version definitely turned heads at the Orlando Maker Faire.
