Another Fantastical Instrument

What do you get when you mix the magic of music with a hefty dose of imagination?  Another fantastical instrument, of course!  Created by the same artists that brought you the imaginary string instrument (see my blog post on February 12, 2017), this percussion machine imitates the workings of real percussion instruments with the help of a volley of musical bouncing balls.

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As you enjoy the video to the right, see if you can find parts of the machine that work like:

    -the hammers inside the piano

    -cymbals

    -xylophones

    -drums

    -tubular bells

Also, if you listen closely, you'll also hear the unique sound made by each of these instruments as the balls strike each part of the machine.

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After watching this animated musical instrument, you may be inspired to make your own percussion machine.  

Be sure to check out this musician's invention, which makes music with the help of 2000 marbles!