Junkyard Jam Band. Copyright © 2016 by David Erik Nelson.

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ISBN-10: 1-59327-611-7
ISBN-13: 978-1-59327-611-9

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Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data

Nelson, David Erik, author.

Junkyard jam band : DIY musical instruments and noisemakers / by David Erik Nelson. -- 1st edition.

pages cm

Summary: “A collection of DIY musical instruments made from everyday materials. Projects include audio effect generators, a sequencer, an electric ukulele, a PVC slide-whistle, and an acoustic-electric thumb piano. Features step-by-step, illustrated instructions, modifications, and a soldering primer. Touches on topics like circuits, harmonics, wind instrument physics, and music theory”--Provided by publisher.

ISBN 978-1-59327-611-9 -- ISBN 1-59327-611-7

1. Musical instruments--Construction. I. Title.

ML460.N43 2015

784.192’3--dc23

2015018140

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