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Jonathan's Musical instruments from found objects podcastDemonstrating a cigar box diddly bow with packaging twine stringIn this episode, I demonstrate a one-stringed instrument inspired by a DIY kit about building your own cigar box diddly bow. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2024-07-0201 min
Jonathan's Musical instruments from found objects podcastDemonstrating a diddly bowIn this episode, I play an instrument called a cigar box diddly bow I built from a kit. I have actually built quite a few instruments from kits. Rather than having a separate podcast, I thought to include such instruments here. Kits may not be or include found objects but may be sources of inspiration. I also have a few similar instruments I built from scratch. The original kit served as a sort of prototype. NB: the diddly bow is similar to a guitar. This particular instrument features a tuner, a single guitar string, a neck, a nut, a bridge...2024-07-0201 min
Jonathan's Musical instruments from found objects podcastDemonsrating a cigar box guitar with a "hum bucker" pickupIn this episode, I play a cigar box guitar I built from a premade poplar cigar box guitar neck, a cigar box, wood dowels, machine head tuners, brass ferrules, wood screws and guitar strings. I happen to love playing blues music and so what I play is an improvised blues tune. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2024-05-1502 min
Jonathan's Musical instruments from found objects podcastDemonstrating a cigar box guitarIn this episode, I demonstrate the first cigar box guitar I ever built. This one is over twenty years old. A neighbor and friend tweaked the design by adding a piece of cedar to the headstock, among other improvements. This instrument has three strings. I often play blues music on it, as I do here in this recording. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2024-05-1402 min
Jonathan's Musical instruments from found objects podcastClay ocarinasIn this episode, I demonstrate a variety of clay whistles and globular flutes, aka ocarinas, I have made in the past. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2024-05-1304 min
Jonathan's Musical instruments from found objects podcastOcarinas from plastic gum ball containers and cardboardIn this episode, I demonstrate two ocarinas I made from plastic containers from gum ball machines. Gum ball machines not only dispense gum but also trinkets, key rings, key chains and toys housed in small plastic containers. Basically, I drilled holes in the bottoms and lids of two such containers and fastened cardboard mouthpieces to the lids with hot glue. The tubes are just strips of cardboard creased and folded over in such a way as to form rectangular tubes. I used tape to keep the mouthpieces from opening up again. The large ocarina has four finger holes and two...2024-05-1301 min
Jonathan's Musical instruments from found objects podcastDemonstrating a wood whistle and two flutesIn this episode, I demonstrate a wood whistle and two flutes. All three instruments are made from inner corner molding, inch diameter wood dowel and bamboo. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2024-05-1002 min
Jonathan's Musical instruments from found objects podcastDemonstrating wood Native American style flutesIn this episode, I demonstrate two Native American style flutes I made from inner corner molding, dowels and pieces of scrap wood. I fastened the wood blocks in place with packaging string and elastic bands. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2024-05-1001 min
Jonathan's Musical instruments from found objects podcastDouble fluteIn this episode, I demonstrate a double flute I made from inner corner molding, a wood slat, an inch diameter dowel and bamboo. This double flute has two mouth pieces.The wood slat divides the flute in two sections, Each section has four finger holes. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2024-05-1000 min
Jonathan's Musical instruments from found objects podcastDemonstrating a homemade wood drone fluteIn this episode, I demonstrate a drone flute I made from inner corner molding, a wood slat, an inch diameter dowel and piece of bamboo. Drone flutes have two parts. One has finger holes and the other does not. The side lacking finger holes provides a simple harmony in the form of a single note while the side with finger holes provides the melody. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2024-05-1001 min
Jonathan's Musical instruments from found objects podcastDemonstrating bamboo slide whistlesIn this episode, I demonstrate two slide whistles I made from bamboo tiki torches. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2024-05-0901 min
Jonathan's Musical instruments from found objects podcastDemonstrating two overtone flutesIn rhis episode, I demonstrate two overtone flutes I made from bamboo. These flutes have no finger holes. One produces a variety of notes by blowing harder or more gently into the mouthpiece, as well as covering and uncovering the lower (foot) end of the instrument. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2024-05-0902 min
Jonathan's Musical instruments from found objects podcastDemonstrating a bamboo Native American style fluteIn this episode, I play an original composition I call "Silk Road" on a bamboo Native American style flute I made myself. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2024-05-0802 min
Jonathan's Musical instruments from found objects podcastBranch flute demoIn this episode, I demonstrate a Native American style flute I made from part of a fallen tree branch. I used a hammer and chisel to split the branch in half, hollowed out the two sides, drilled finger holes and glued the halves back together. I also glued a small block of wood onto the body of the flute. Traditionally, a wood block featuring carvings of a totem animal are tied onto the body of the flute with leather lace. Once again, this flute is Native American style, because I I am not Native American by birth and did not...2024-05-0801 min
Jonathan's Musical instruments from found objects podcastTwo five-hole bamboo Native American style flutesIn this episode, I demonstrate two Native American style flutes I made from bamboo tiki torches and wood dowel. First I play a few notes from each flute and then I play them together with both mouthpieces in my mouth at the same time, in the manner of a drone flute or double flute. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2024-05-0702 min
Jonathan's Musical instruments from found objects podcastDemonstrating a copper penny whistleIn this episode, I demonstrate a copper penny whistle I made myself. The whistle itself is made from a length of 1/2 diameter copper pipe and a piece of wood dowel. This instrument has six finger holes. As part of the demonstration, I play my rendition of "Loch Lomond." Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2024-05-0701 min
Jonathan's Musical instruments from found objects podcastBamboo recorder style fluteIn this episode, I demonstrate a bamboo flute I made from a tiki torch. I gave this flute nine finger holes in the manner of a recorder. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2024-05-0701 min
Jonathan's Musical instruments from found objects podcastDemonstrating a seven-hole bamboo whistle fluteIn this episode, I demonstrate a seven hole bamboo whistle flute I made from a tiki torch. This instrument has six finger holes and a thumb hole. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2024-05-0701 min
Jonathan's Musical instruments from found objects podcastDemonstrating five-hole whistle flutesIn this episode, I demonstrate three bamboo whistle flutes I made from bamboo tiki torches. All three flutes have five holes each: four finger holes and a thumb hole, respectively. I made my flutes in the style of penny whistles, recorders and similar instruments. All such flutes feature an air duct assembly with a sound hole and beveled (cut at a slant) plug as parts of the mouthpiece. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2024-05-0702 min
Jonathan's Musical instruments from found objects podcastDemonstrating Kena-style flutesIn this episode, I demonstrate five end blown notch flutes inspired by photos, descriptions and instructions for making a flute typical of the people of the Andes mountains. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2024-05-0605 min
Jonathan's Musical instruments from found objects podcastDemonstrating Anasazi-style flutesIn this episode, I demonstrate two bamboo flutes inspired by descriptions and photographs of flutes found in a cave in Arizona. In addition, I used to have similar flutes I had bought at a local Native American music festival.An Anasazi flute has finger holes positioned so three such holes are closer to the mouthpiece end and three others are closer to the foot of the instrument. In addition, the mouthpiece is slightly beveled (cut at a slant). Unlike the Native American courting flute, the Anasazi flute is challenging to play and requires considerable skill on the part of the...2024-05-0602 min
Jonathan's Musical instruments from found objects podcastRubber band zither demoIn this episode, I demonstrate a makeshift stringed instrument consisting of a piece of cardboard folded into a box with a hole in it, rubber bands and a wood dowel. This sort of project could be useful to share with children, especially between the ages of seven and eleven. Besides being a possible school science project, the zither could be used as a source of amusement and entertainment. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2024-05-0502 min
Jonathan's Musical instruments from found objects podcastDrinking glass xylophoneIn this episode, I demonstrate how I make a simple xylophone using drinking glasses and water. Quite possibly, children, especially those between seven and eleven years, would enjoy this sort of project. As far as I am concerned, there is no real need for precision when it comes to tuning this instrument to an exact scale. If anything, what really helps is having the glasses all the same size and shape. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2024-05-0500 min
Jonathan's Musical instruments from found objects podcastDemonstrating simple percussion instrumentsIn this episode, I demonstrate a pair of clapping sticks, a rhythm stick, a jingle stick, a pair of tube drums made from poster board and two cardboard tube drums. All the drums I demonstrate have drum heads consisting of masking tape. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2024-05-0405 min
Jonathan's Musical instruments from found objects podcastDemonstrating an experimental bamboo notch fluteIn this episode, I demonstrate a flute I made from a bamboo tiki. torch. This instrument is hollow throughout, has a curved lip as part of the mouthpiece, six finger holes and a thumb hole. The scale may be considered unusual. When I made my flutes, my focus was on creation and not precise tuning. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2024-05-0401 min
Jonathan's Musical instruments from found objects podcastDemonstrating shakuhachi-style flutesIn this episode, I demonstrate three bamboo flutes inspired by the Japanese end blown notch flute called the "shakuhachi." A flute of this kind has a specially formed and shaped mouthpiece, as well as four finger holes and a thumb hole. I am not too familiar with Japanese music. Any tunes I play are original and improvised. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2024-05-0405 min
Jonathan's Musical instruments from found objects podcastDemonstrating a shepherd's whistleIn this episode, I demonstrate a "shepherd's whistle." The source of inspiration was a children's book about making simple instruments. If I remember correctly, the instructions called for a piece of bamboo. Luckily, I live in a place where bamboo is prevalent--South Florida. The whistle, or whistle flute, includes six finger holes and a thumb hole--similar to a recorder. Also, this particular instrument features an air duct assembly as part of the mouthpiece. The air duct assembly includes a square hole cut into the side of the flute. The far edge of the hole (the edge closer to the foot...2024-05-0402 min
Jonathan's Musical instruments from found objects podcastCross (transverse) flutesIn this episode, I demonstrate cross flutes I have made from bamboo tiki torches and cardboard tubes from aluminum foil rolls.Cross flutes are also called transverse flutes. Fifes are good examples. These flutes consist of hollow tubes with a sealed end and holes drilled into the side. The mouthpiece hole is positioned near the sealed end and the finger holes are located closer to the other end, or the foot of the instrument. Cross flutes are common to many cultures and countries. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2024-05-0405 min
Jonathan's Musical instruments from found objects podcastSimple whistlesIn this episode, I demonstrate how I use a paper straw, cardboard tubes and a 3D print model as simple whistles. If you blow gently over the open end of drinking water bottle, pen cap or similar object, you can often hear a pleasant sound. Musical instruments such as panpipes make use of this phenomenon. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2024-05-0405 min
Jonathan's Musical instruments from found objects podcastA sampling of reed instrumentsIn this episode, I demonstrate a simple harmonica, two drinking strow oboes and a homemade bamboo clarinet. The harmonica consists of a rubber band typically used to keep broccoli florets together, two small rubber or elastic bands, two craft sticks and two pieces of a plastic drinking straw. My source of inspiration for the harmonica and straw oboes are online websites about making simple instruments with children. A website called "folk urban.com inspired me to make the clarinet. Actually, the original instructions called for PVC pipe. After making one or two PVC clarinets, I decided to adapt the instructions...2024-05-0304 min
Jonathan's Musical instruments from found objects podcastIntroductionIn this episode, I introduce the podcast: Jonathan's Musical Instruments from Found Objects. In addition, I introduce a simple horn I made by taping together three cardboard tubes from paper towel rolls, as well as a paper cup. Note: musical instruments may be classified in a variety of ways. A common way is by family: Brass, winds, percussion and strings. I do not have any brass instruments in my collection. The brass family includes a variety of horns. Obviously, the horn I made cannot be included in this group. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more...2024-05-0301 min
Jonathan's Simple Rhythm instruments from found objectsTube drum demosIn this episode, I introduce a variety of tube drums made from poster board and cardboard. Each drum features drum heads made from masking tape and/or painters tape.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/jonathans-simple-rhythm-instruments-from-found-objects/donations2022-12-0104 min
Jonathan's Simple Rhythm instruments from found objectsFour small drumsIn this episode, I demonstrate four small frame drums I made from card stock, poster board and cardboard. These drums also feature drum heads made from clear plastic packaging tape, masking tape and painter's tape.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/jonathans-simple-rhythm-instruments-from-found-objects/donations2022-10-1402 min
Jonathan's Simple Rhythm instruments from found objectsPlastic ruler, craft stick and pen as makeshift thumb piano keysIn this episode, I demonstrate how I use a plastic ruler, wood craft stick and ballpoint pen as if they were keys on a thumb piano, aka mbira or kalimba. Basically, I hold each object down on a wood table with one hand and pluck one end of the object with the other, moving ruler, craft stick and pen forward and back as a way of shortening and lengthening each "key."Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/jonathans-simple-rhythm-instruments-from-found-objects/donations2022-09-0902 min
Jonathan's Simple Rhythm instruments from found objects3D print drumsThis episode features three goblet drums I designed using Tinkercad (TM) and printed out using a 3D printer. The drums feature drum heads made from masking tape.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/jonathans-simple-rhythm-instruments-from-found-objects/donations2022-08-2101 min
Jonathan's Simple Rhythm instruments from found objectsSilverware as rhythm instrumentsIn this episode, I use a dinner fork, spoon and knife as if they were rhythm instruments.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/jonathans-simple-rhythm-instruments-from-found-objects/donations2022-08-2001 min
Jonathan's Simple Rhythm instruments from found objectsCardboard tubes as rhythm instrumentsIn this episode, I demonstrate how I use cardboard tubes from rolls of paper towels as rhythm instruments.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/jonathans-simple-rhythm-instruments-from-found-objects/donations2022-08-1701 min
Jonathan's Simple Rhythm instruments from found objectsPaper cups as rhythm instrumentsIn this episode, I demonstrate how I use paper cups as rhythm instruments. One may also use plastic cups for the same purpose. I just happened to have paper cups readily available.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/jonathans-simple-rhythm-instruments-from-found-objects/donations2022-08-1001 min
Jonathan's Simple Rhythm instruments from found objectsMixing bowls as drumsIn this episode, I play four plastic mixing bowls as if they were drums.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/jonathans-simple-rhythm-instruments-from-found-objects/donations2022-08-0801 min
Jonathan's Simple Rhythm instruments from found objectsBuckets as drumsIn this episode, I play a variety of plastic buckets as if they were drums.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/jonathans-simple-rhythm-instruments-from-found-objects/donations2022-08-0702 min
Jonathan's Simple Rhythm instruments from found objectsRhythms on computer deskIn this episode, I tap out rhythms on the wood computer desk I frequently use for my work.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/jonathans-simple-rhythm-instruments-from-found-objects/donations2022-08-0502 min
Jonathan's Simple Rhythm instruments from found objectsCardboard tube roll hornsIn this episode, I demonstrate how I play a cardboard tube roll from a box of aluminum foil as if the tube was a horn and a drum. Then I repeat the process with a horn I made from three cardboard tube rolls from paper towels, as well as a paper cup, all taped together.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/jonathans-simple-rhythm-instruments-from-found-objects/donations2022-08-0502 min
Jonathan's Simple Rhythm instruments from found objectsDidgeridoosIn this episode, I demonstrate how I play didgeridoos I have made. Two such instruments are made from cardboard, two from bamboo and one from ABS tubing. The ABS tubing didgeridoo is actually a golfball retriever /storage device ("shag tube").Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/jonathans-simple-rhythm-instruments-from-found-objects/donations2022-08-0405 min
Jonathan's Simple Rhythm instruments from found objectsRattlesIn this episode, I introduce rattles I have made myself. Two are made from gourds and corks. One is actually an eight ounce plastic drinking water bottle with three paper clips inside. The fourth rattle consists of a wood dowel, wood beads and hemp twine.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/jonathans-simple-rhythm-instruments-from-found-objects/donations2022-08-0402 min
Jonathan's Simple Rhythm instruments from found objectsWood xylophoneIn this episode, I demonstrate how I play a xylophone I made from pieces of wood.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/jonathans-simple-rhythm-instruments-from-found-objects/donations2022-08-0201 min
Jonathan's Simple Rhythm instruments from found objectsPlastic drinking water bottle as rhythm instrumentIn this episode, I demonstrate how I produce sounds from an eight ounce plastic drinking water bottle. First, I blow gently across the open mouth of the bottle. Then I tap and slap the open mouth and bottom. Finally, I rub one side of the bottle with a pen.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/jonathans-simple-rhythm-instruments-from-found-objects/donations2022-08-0202 min
Jonathan's Simple Rhythm instruments from found objectsIntroduction to Jonathan's Rhythm Instruments from Found ObjectsIn this episode, I introduce myself, along with the topic; Jonathan's Rhythm Instruments from Found Objects. In addition, I demonstrate how I use my hands as readily available instruments by clapping, slapping my knees and thighs, as well as by gently slapping my open mouth with the cupped palm of one hand.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/jonathans-simple-rhythm-instruments-from-found-objects/donations2022-08-0103 min