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Randon Piezo Contact Pickup (MP20)
A quick experiment with piezo pickups turns a Pringles can into a resonant microphone, exploring how vibration becomes sound. From pre-wired transducers to permanent installs, I test portable electrification for kalimba, ukulele, and rain drum—then look ahead to noise boxes. Read More
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The Slide Whistle That Didn’t Become a Chew Toy
An Amazon approved review of the American Song Whistle shows how this nickel-plated slide whistle moves beyond novelty. With real pitch control, stable harmonics, and surprising musical range, it proves that even comic instruments can sing. Read More
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American Song Whistle
A nickel-plated American Song Whistle is tested after my dog destroyed several toy slide whistles. With spectrogram analysis and musical trials, this curious aerophone proves itself a true melodic instrument, hidden within a famously comic sound. Read More
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Boao Tingsha
A pair of Tibetan tingsha cymbals acquired for playful curiosity and pocket-sized performance, explored through ritual meaning, acoustic analysis, and clown mischief. This entry blends meditation bells, spectral frequencies, knot-tying mishaps, and everyday experimentation into a living sound artifact. Read More
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Blue Kazoo
An anodized aluminum tubular mirliton with replaceable membranes, acquired in 2026 for durable pocket-sized music making. Used for playful experimentation, nose-based resonance, and novelty performance, demonstrating how voice-activated membrane instruments transform human vibration into comic, buzzy sound. Read More
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Roland Digital Piano (FP-30X)
The Roland FP-30X is an 88-key weighted digital piano chosen for realistic feel, MIDI connectivity, and high-quality sound. It bridges traditional piano technique with modern learning software, turning a living room into a flexible practice studio. Read More