Quarter Tone InstrumentsIn an attempt to make composing with and learning more about quarter tones, I have constructed several different instruments that can more easily play them than their standard counterpart. Below I detail the building processes as well as different discoveries and qualities that I find within each.
Kalimba
In planning this build I wanted to make a kalimba that had the traditional structure and sound while also incorporating new possibilities by redesigning the construction and layout of the instrument. I also have devised a unique tuning system for the kalimba. read more > |