Instrument Making

Rubber-Band Banjos and a Java Jive Bass: Projects and Activities on the Science of Music and Sound

Alex Sabbeth

Subtitled: Projects and Activities on the Science of Music and Sound, this book is aimed at kids but is also a great resource for music teachers.

Make a hip-hoppin' java jive bass out of an old coffee can. Put on your homemade tuxedo and conduct your own orchestra. Those are just some of the fun projects and activities you'll enjoy as you discover the mysteries and melodies behind the science of music and sound.

Learn how sounds are made, and how we hear them. Find out how your favorite instruments actually make music. You can even create your own electronic music studio.

Step-by-step instructions and illustrations guide you through dozens of projects and experiments. From a French horn made from a shower hose to a xylophone made from an egg carton and some household wrenches, Rubber-Band Banjos and a Java Jive Bass makes you part of the coolest band in town!

104 pgs, 12" x 9", written for children and adults
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