Sound Inventions is a collection of 34 articles taken from Experimental Musical Instruments, the seminal journal published from 1984 through 1999. In addition to the selected articles, the editors have contributed introductory essays, placing the material in cultural and temporal context, providing an overview of the field both before and after the time of original publication. The Experimental Musical Instruments journal contributed extensively to a number of sub-fields, including sound sculpture and sound art, sound design, tuning theory, musical instrument acoustics, timbre and timbral perception, musical instrument construction and materials, pedagogy, and contemporary performance and composition. This book provides a picture of this important early period, presenting a wealth of material that is as valuable and relevant today as it was when first published, making it essential reading for anyone researching, working with or studying sound.

Sound Inventions: Selected Articles from Experimental Musical Instruments (Sound Design)

Computers & Technology

Hopkin, Bart

Tewari, Sudhu

Computer Science

Focal Press

Shows how to make percussion, wind, and string instruments, including gongs, balloon drums, sidelblown flute, natural horn, and a wooden saxophone

Making Simple Musical Instruments: A Melodious Collection of Strings, Winds, Drums & More

Arts & Photography

Music

Lark Books

Book about experimental music instruments

Gravikords, Whirlies & Pyrophones: Experimental Musical Instruments

Ellipsis Arts

Orbitones, Spoonharps, &amp; Bellowphones is the second in a series of two book/CD collections written and produced by Bart Hopkin, arguably the most important person currently working in the field of acoustic experimental instruments. Both books feature short chapters based on the work of a single individual or ensemble.

Orbitones, Spoonharps & Bellowphones

History

Relaxation Co

Shows how to make percussion, wind, and string instruments, including gongs, balloon drums, sidelblown flute, natural horn, and a wooden saxophone

This is an encyclopedic, large-format book containing hundreds of illustrations. While not geared toward making conventional instruments, Musical Instrument Design provides all the information that anyone (amateur or professional) should ever need to construct an amazingly wide variety of percussion, string, and wind instruments. Includes many designs along with parts lists and detailed construction instructions.

Musical Instrument Design: Practical Information for Instrument Design

See Sharp Press

"This resource for musicians details how to convert the sound of a musical instrument to an electrical signal for amplification. Information is applicable to a wide range of acoustical instruments so musicians can learn about adding a pickup or an onboard microphone to their instrument. Detailing the three main types of pickups—contact, magnetic, and air microphones—the advantages and disadvantages of each are discussed, along with the instruments for which each is best suited. Mounting options are described, and tips and tricks on how to get the most out of each type are included. Information on cables, preamps, impedance matching, amplifier inputs, and making components to wire microphones and pickups is given, along with comparisons of similar store-bought products. Also included are an appendix of suppliers and a bibliography."

Getting a Bigger Sound: Pickups and Microphones for Your Musical Instrument

Written for adults, this hands-on guide demonstrates how to make easy musical instruments with children. Detailed instructions are included for making more than 60 unique instruments that are suitable for children as young as five years. Serving as a resource in the classroom or home, this manual is extensively illustrated with drawings and photographs along with an audio sample of the instruments in lively solo and ensemble pieces.

Making Musical Instruments with Kids: 67 Easy Projects for Adults Working with Children

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Sound Inventions: Selected Articles from Experimental Musical Instruments (Sound Design)

Making Simple Musical Instruments: A Melodious Collection of Strings, Winds, Drums & More

Gravikords, Whirlies & Pyrophones: Experimental Musical Instruments

Orbitones, Spoonharps & Bellowphones

Making Simple Musical Instruments: A Melodious Collection of Strings, Winds, Drums & More

Musical Instrument Design: Practical Information for Instrument Design

Getting a Bigger Sound: Pickups and Microphones for Your Musical Instrument

Making Musical Instruments with Kids: 67 Easy Projects for Adults Working with Children