I heard the #LondonVegetableOrchestra has been in the news, so I looked up this old favourite, how to make a #clarinet from a #carrot: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BISrGwN-yH4 #musicalInstruments
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For #NationalPeacockDay 
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Taus (mayuri), India, c.1885
wood, parchment, metal, feathers
on display at The Met
“The name of this bowed instrument means #peacock , the bird associated with Saraswati, the goddess of music. Popular at 19th century courts, it derives its form from the dilruba, an instrument combining features of other Indian stringed instruments like the sarangi and the sitar.”
#BirdsInArt #MusicalInstruments
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Charming instruction leaflet included. Apparently I have to go and introduce the instrument to infants and school children, which sounds a little formal but I guess it's good for it to make friends locally.
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Melodica take two.
The cheap and faulty model is going back for a refund, replaced by this rather better instrument. Decided to go for a known brand, made in Japan, instead of another dip into the vast ocean of all plastic, mainly identical Chinese offerings, which are very much built to a price. Of course, Suzuki will also be building to a price, but when you consider that the most expensive melodica (or melodion, as they confusingly call them) in their range sells for north of £1,000 it's clear that they don't let mass sales be the only factor.
this #DoubleBass is sold at a really attractive price, considering that Arcadia is the top level of Stentor instruments. https://www.gumtree.com/p/double-bass/double-bass-for-sale./1494902228 #oxford shire #musicalInstruments
Gumtree.comDouble Bass for sale. | in Abingdon, Oxfordshire | GumtreeStentor ‘Arcadia’ Double Bass for sale. Solid wood construction, good condition. Recently serviced by T&G Martin (new strings etc). Fitted with Shadow pickup - sounds great through PA or Combo. Comes with stand and gig bag.
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The trouble with looking for musical instruction on YouTube.
In an attempt to learn the basics of playing a keyboard instrument I have spent the princely sum of £14 on a plastic melodica. As you might expect, most of the options at this end of the scale are in garishly bright colours to appeal to children. Luckily, I was able to find this one which is made from a recycled 1970s bathroom suite.
Some interesting new instruments presented by the finalists of the 2025 Guthman Musical Instrument Competition, including this one called Mulatar, which "combines elements of slide guitar, harp, and percussion into a single instrument.
Moving bridges allow musicians to adjust notes freely, while the harp section supports quick retuning, and the body functions as a drum."
"I at once got to work to improve matters, and the result was the banjulele"
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LOL, accidentally ran across this photo of an actual, musical organ design (Tipu's Tiger). It's an automaton (ie early "robot").
#music #musicalinstruments #tiger #wildlife #robot #automaton
Continuing with Chas McDevitt's Skiffle book, I was surprised to learn—although I probably shouldn't have been—that Peter Hearn, who constructed a mini folding washboard for player and singer Beryl Bryden, made an electric washboard. I'd never heard of such a thing! The Bonzo Dog Band recorded a song including a solo on an electric trouser press, but of course that wasn't using electricity to alter or amplify the sound.
Checking the Internet I found a company in Spain, Traginer, claiming to make the first and original electric washboard: as they were only established in 2007 it looks like they were beaten to it by a few decades.
There's probably a general rule that if you can play it, a musician somewhere will have tried sticking a plug on it.
TIL of the existence of the #MagicOvertoneStringboard. consisting of two canoe-shaped (and sized!) units, the larger of which is 2.3 metres long. Saw a pair that was really nicely made in natural wood at the #fleamarket yesterday, and the vendor didn't have a clue so it took me a moment to find out: https://youtu.be/Ikd6UqgOCBA If anybody has any use for it, visit the Troedelmarkt Aachener Platz at
#Düsseldorf on Saturday. #musicalInstruments works a bit like a #HammeredDulcimer
#Oxford #today is the last chance to see the #BateCollection of #MusicalInstruments in its historic premises in St. Aldates, open from 2-5. And to play their #theremin or #serpent. Closed from tomorrow until they reopen in the new Schwarzman building some time in the summer. Staff told me they won't have more space there, but will use more efficient display technology, such as drawers.
bate.web.ox.ac.ukOpening Times & Address2pm to 5pm Monday to Friday
Music museum oxford
Instruments Oxford museum, Museum in Oxford. Museum next to Christ Church. Oxford museums.
the three kinds of things I'm pinning up on #pinterest so far are #MusicalInstruments #VintagePostcards and #FamilyHistory pics. Based on this the site's algorithms decided to show me ads for cars. Need to start a board with explicit #BanCars content, see how long it takes them to take the hint ... https://uk.pinterest.com/gross3605/
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... which reminds me - #Oxford's #BateCollection of #MusicalInstruments is due to move to the new Schwarzman Centre soon. As I understand it, today and next week may be the last chance to see it in its historic premises?! https://bate.web.ox.ac.uk/opening-time-and-how-find-us
bate.web.ox.ac.ukOpening Times & Address2pm to 5pm Monday to Friday
Music museum oxford
Instruments Oxford museum, Museum in Oxford. Museum next to Christ Church. Oxford museums.
I made a #flickr album with #photos of #MusicalInstruments (just portrayed on their own, without humans bothering them). Don't know what took me so long: https://www.flickr.com/photos/michaelgrr/albums/72177720323328146/ #photography #oxford
Wayne Osmond, Singer and Guitarist With the Osmonds, Dies at 73 https://www.inbella.com/836766/wayne-osmond-singer-and-guitarist-with-the-osmonds-dies-at-73/ #Andy(19272012) #Deaths(Obituaries) #England #EntertainmentNews #Mormons(ChurchOfJesusChristOfLatterDaySaints) #music #MusicalInstruments #OsmondBrothers #PopAndRockMusic #SaltLakeCity(Utah) #utah #Williams
Ten Unexpected Things to Check Out at #PublicLibraries
AuthorJuhie Bhatia
October 10, 2024
"The first thing that usually comes to mind when people think of public libraries is books. But at many libraries across the country, you can check out so much more than the latest self-help guide, best-selling thriller, or romance novel.
"While books still top the list of borrowed items, most libraries have expanded their offerings to include everything from musical instruments, baking pans, and science kits to sewing machines and board games. These nontraditional materials make up what librarians and others call the 'Library of Things.'
"'The initial concept of a Library of Things came about decades ago. This is an opportunity for libraries to start curating a local collection of items, outside of book materials, based on the local needs of the community,' says Cindy Hohl, president of the American Library Association. 'It's really to help expand or redefine the concept of a library collection.'
"The Marion Public Library in Iowa, for instance, has a longarm quilting machine. At the Brooklyn Public Library, you can check out vinyl records.
"'There are so many fun things,' says Hohl. 'It helps reduce consumption and waste while enabling residents to borrow items that maybe they don't want to purchase or can't afford to.'
Read more:
https://www.mellon.org/article/ten-unexpected-things-to-check-out-at-public-libraries
#PublicLibraries #LibraryOfThings #Tools #ScienceKits #NatureKits #Gardening #SeedBanks #Camping #MusicalInstruments #Cooking
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www.mellon.orgMellon FoundationThe Mellon Foundation makes grants to actively unlock the power in the arts and humanities that helps connect us all.
And here in #Maine...
Borrow more than books at Maine public #libraries
Check out anything from musical instruments to microscopes from Maine’s #LibrariesOfThings
Published Winter 2023
https://www.greenhealthymaine.com/blog/maine-libraries-of-things
Green & Healthy MaineLibraries of Things go beyond books | Green & Healthy Maine magazine – Happy, healthy, sustainableCheck out anything from musical instruments to museum passes from Maine’s public libraries. All you need is a library card to take take advantage of the rich physical and digital resources available at Libraries of Things.