'The Book of Knowledge of Impractical Musical Devices' explores the fleeting nature of memory and life through GPS, random rhythms and destroying sounds. Believe it or not, these are not the names of ...

Musicians have changed the sound landscape through their creativity and experimentation, from custom-made guitars and legendary drum machines to creative workshops and DIY electronics. These ...

[Imogen Heap] is well-known for performing with DIY and cobbled-together instruments, and now she’s teaming up with another famous DIY instrument musician for a world tour. That’s the cool part, now ...

The Hackaday Prize is almost over, and soon we’ll know the winners of the greatest hardware competition on the planet. A few weeks ago, we wrapped up the last challenge in the Hackaday Prize, the ...

You don’t need a trip to the music store to make some noise this summer! With just a few everyday household items and a little creativity, you can turn recyclables and craft supplies into DIY musical ...

Music is a great creative outlet for kids — as well as an easy way to keep them occupied — but you don’t have to buy expensive instruments to encourage your little Mozart to make music. From kids’ ...

Learn how to make musical instruments with recycled materials using a metal washtub, the washboard, and playing spoons to make homegrown music. One way to save money and have a good time all at once ...

Whether you’re after a classic three-string cigar box guitar, a wooden snare drum, or a Blue Man Group-inspired PVC pipe organ, Cigar Box Nation has a massive repository of kits, plans, and free DIY ...

Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... 1. Can’t carry a tune in a bucket? Then turn the bucket into a tune. A new Kickstarter-based project – Ototo kit – can turn any household object into a ...