Battle of the Bands Update: Dec 4
We’ve tried a whole bunch of stuff out to see what works as a musical instrument and what doesn’t, and these kiddos (and their teacher, whoever that may be) have learned an awful lot in the process. We’re rapidly gaining appreciation for the art of building the instrument–not just playing the instrument, and the engineering and design skill needed to build something that looks, feels, and most importantly SOUNDS great.
So far, we’ve found that 3D printed materials, while awesome to watch and play with, have their limitations, particularly if you are using normal plastic. And as fun as it is to cut PVC all day, it definitely needs some fine tuning and some math to get the notes to play accurately according to our tuner app (Pano Tuner free version). It’s also important to pay attention to the simpler instruments like shakers and wood blocks. While they may not blow the judges away, they are a great way to layer sound in your overall band performance–and we definitely are looking forward to seeing lots of amazing band performances!!
Of learning