What I Learned Building a Mechanized Spinning Musical Instrument
The hexachord is a mechanized, spinning musical instrument that creates the music of a small string ensemble.
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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, 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 How a Cityscape Composes Its Own Song on a Player Piano
Akko Goldenbeld turned a map of his city into a musical score for a player piano with this ingenious design.
How To Make a Guitar from a Shovel
Bob from I Like to Make Stuff shows you how to make a one-string electric guitar from a shovel
See How the Viral Musical Marble Machine Works (and Could Be Improved)
See exactly how the Wintergatan Marble Machine works, and all the little quirks that need fixing.
Go Behind the Scenes of Installing an Interactive LED Art Exhibit
Nick Squires details his time spent using his maker skills to produce an interactive art installation and performance.
Listen to the Hauntingly Beautiful Music of This Insane Marble Machine
This incredible machine plays music with marbles. Listen to its music and peek behind the scenes at how it was made.
This Spinning Speaker Adds a Doppler Effect to Live Music
Ian Schneller’s double horn speaker creates waves of sounds with a Doppler-like effect.
