Wooden musical instruments

Epyptian oud

The Sarasvati veena is an Indian plucked string instrument. It is named after the Hindu goddess Saraswati, who is usually depicted holding or playing the instrument. Also known as raghunatha veena is used mostly in Carnatic Indian classical music. There are several variations of the veena, which in its South Indian form is a member of the lute family.

Interesting Frog Instruments: the package comes with 4 pieces of percussion frogs, which can produce soothing sound when you knock them with the sticks (included), help you relieve stress and tiredness while meditating 4 Sizes to Choose: there are 4 sizes of wood frog instruments, which are respectively approx. 6 x 4 x 4 cm/ 2.4 x 1.6 x 1.6 inches, approx. 8 x 5 x 5 cm/ 3.2 x 2 x 2 inches, approx. 10 x 6 x 6 cm/ 4 x 2.4 x 2.4 inches, 12 x 7 x 7 cm/ 4.7 x 2.8 x 2.8 inches, lightweight and…

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As a maker, I am in a constant dialogue with my customer, my present self, my ambitions for the future and my past decisions. This is most clear when building a second instrument for someone. In this case, Steve Varney, who plays as Kid Reverie and with Gregory Alan Isakov, n

DIY Stick Dulcimer: So, I've always wanted to make a stick dulcimer. It seemed like making one is impossible with the little tools I have, let alone something that looks and sounds good. In this Instructable, I will guide you through my challenges and roadblocks I fac…

The sound of this instrument can change consciousness, and the vibrations it emits instantly relax the body and calm the mind. Hello, my name is Ihor and in my workshop Noisy Wood (among many other instruments) I make such wonderful monochords. This instrument is mainly used for sound meditation (yoga-nidra), relaxation, sound therapy sessions, sound massage, chanting mantras and in various related practices. Having one for personal use is not a problem for everyone. Moreover, in our…

How to Make Xylophone Mallets: DIY

Tubaphone on 3D Printed Frame: This inexpensive xylophone-like musical instrument is what what you need to build if you are a percusionist and cannot afford purchasing a concert glockenspiel to practise between rehearsals. In this instructable, you will find all details on how t…

A soprano saxophone-like instrument made of wood.

Biwa (琵琶) The biwa came to Japan in the 7th century and it was evolved from the Chinese Instrument the pipa.

The Woodrow instrument series is a cross between a banjo and an Appalachian dulcimer (or lap dulcimer). Played upright like the banjo, but having the dulcimer construction, gives these instruments the perfect style for Appalachian, bluegrass, celtic, and even blues music. Some styles have a real banjo like twang, while others have a more rounded and mellow sound.

Leo would love... unfortunately super expensive

How to Make a Talharpa (Viking Instrument): Would you usually be sitting comfortably in your couch, when some savage Viking vibes hit you? Well, it happened to me. After some research about their music, I found out about a thing called 'Talharpa', sometimes also called Taglharpa, Stråkharpa, …

Period: Ming dynasty (1368-1644). Date: late 16th–early 17th century. Geography: China. Culture: Chinese. Medium: Wood, ivory, bone, silk. Dimensions: L. ...