Kid Crafts: Tin Toy Drums
As they’re exploring the world, kids, as a rule, take great joy in discovering all of the things that make NOISE. So, why not turn that natural curiosity into a fun, creative afternoon filled with DIY drums?
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How-To: DIY Gourd Drum
Turn farmers’ market bounty into a DIY instrument for your little musician with this fun gourd drum tutorial.
Inside the Workshop – and Mind – of Len Solomon
Nadja Sayej recently interviewed music machine maker Len Solomon, most notably known for his Oomphalapompatronium. Click through to see a video of one of his machines in action and then read about his story over at Noisey.
Jamming out on Electronic Traditional Indian Instruments
Sound Labs creates electronic versions of traditional Indian instruments.
Artist, Musician, and Maker Ken Butler
Artist, musician and maker Ken Butler plays his found object hybrid instruments at World Maker Faire NY. Watch ’till the end for a mind blowing performance on a piece of latex dental dam.
DIY $10 Wood Xylophone
A wooden xylophone would be a fun addition to a covered spot in the backyard or front porch! Instructables user dirtydiaperchanger shares his build tutorial.
Maker Faire New York: Molecule Synth Musical Instrument
The Molecule Synth offers the elemental components of a traditional keyboard synthesizer — a speaker & amp, a sound generator, and a pitch controller — but presents those elements as pieces that you arrange (and rearrange!) in various combinations to create your own musical device.
