Miniature Japanese aerophone
By tyler on Aug 25, 2008 in Aerophones, Homemade/DIY
The Japanese magazine, Science for Adults (Otonanokagaku), has some absolutely astonishing musical instrument kits including this miniature pipe organ.
Songs are programmed into a paper card which controls the organ’s airflow as it is fed through the instrument. Extra punch cards can be downloaded and printed here and a video of “Amazing Grace” is watchable here.
Via Music Thing
From: Daisy | Aug 26, 2008 | Reply
So cool!
From: James Burton | Aug 26, 2008 | Reply
I tried to order a kit from the Japanese magazine site but was unable to get thru all the language barriers. Is there another way to find and order one of these nifty little things?
From: tyler | Aug 26, 2008 | Reply
James, I would probably pay a Japanese friend to order it for me or email the magazine with a Google translated English to Japanese inquiry. It’s worth it! Send pics!
From: Casey | Oct 3, 2008 | Reply
I really can’t stand the sound of this thing, it makes my head hurt!
From: tyler | Oct 4, 2008 | Reply
Yup, it’s a pretty uncomfortable sound isn’t it.