Create Your Own One-Stringed Musical Instrument
| When |
Saturday, May 20, 2023 10:00am to 1:00pm |
|---|---|
| Where |
Madjax Maker Force Design Lab - 1st Floor 515 E Main St, Muncie, IN 47305 |
| What | Music workshops, design, downtown, family events, adult oriented, music education, art education, growers and makers, crafts, projects, educational demonstrations |
| Cost | $15 due at registration; Scholarships are available to any individuals or families with a demonstrated need. Email Kyra Zylstra, Director of Initiatives and Partnerships, at kyra@madjax.org. |
| Ages | 16+; 12+ w/registered adult |
This introduction to building stringed instruments guides participants in the creation of their own one-stringed “diddley bow” instrument using a wooden neck and an Altoids tin resonator. The diddley bow style can be traced back to West African origins brought to America by African slaves, later inspiring the origins of the Blues movement.
We will also explore the basics of playing with a slide, and design variations for building more advanced instruments. You will leave inspired and equipped with skills to continue your making journey with further instruments on your own, exploring different designs and aesthetic choices.
Instructor: Michael Pounds
Dates: Saturday, May 20 | 10 am–1 pm
Recommended ages: 16 through adult
Ages 10–15 may accompany a registered adult
Cost: $15
Scholarships are available to any individuals or families with a demonstrated need. Email Kyra Zylstra, Director of Initiatives and Partnerships, at kyra@madjax.org.