Getting the most out of Makerspaces to make musical instruments
By: Greg Roza
Edition: First edition.
Series: Makerspaces
Publisher: Rosen Publishing Group
Published: 2015
Language: eng
Number of pages: 64
ISBN-13: 9781477778234; 9781477778258; 9781477778265
Subjects: Do-it-yourself work; Musical instruments; Juvenile literature; Construction; Makerspaces
Description: Makerspaces are all about teaching through collaboration. This title grabs the attention of young people who are musically as well as technically inclined by showing them that they can make their own instrumentsliterally. Recent technologies such as 3-D printing and Arduino microcontrollers allow virtually anyone to make a fully functioning instrument. This resource shows young people exactly how to take advantage of the burgeoning makerspaces phenomenon with expert interviews and information on meet-ups where like-minded musicians can share their knowledge.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.

Grades 5-8.
Table of contents: title: What's it all about?; title: The short history of Makerspaces; title: A tour of Makerspaces; title: Playing with musical traditions; title: Going hi-tech; title: The influence of electronic music; title: Getting even more out of Makerspaces; title: Getting started with Makerspaces.