Playing musical instruments is a great way to let off some steam and have some fun, and these DIY instrument activities are offering music lovers some crafty ways to make and play musical items.
Since such instruments as guitars and pianos often cost a lot of money to purchase, opting for a DIY approach and creating one yourself can be an entertaining alternative. Showcasing such inventive activities as making origami guitars, customizable sound systems and musical computer cases, these DIY activities are the perfect way for arts and crafts enthusiasts to make something fun yet practical to play music with.
From vintage instrument tutorials to DIY papercraft guitars, these crafty instrument activities will surely have those who love playing music intrigued by all these homemade musical items.
21 DIY Instrument Activities
From Handy Homemade Instruments to Instrument Skate Decks:
Tana Makmanee — Oct 24, 2013 — Art & Design

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Elegant Upcycled Pianos
This Piano Project Transformed an Old Piano into a Functioning Workbench

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Crochet Grand Pianos
Joana Vasconcelos Creates Intricate Macrame Folk Art

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Customizable Hipster Sound Systems
The Furni DIY Bluetooth Speakers by Aaron Daley are Crafty
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DIY Rockstar Instruments
'Unfinished Electric Guitar Kits' Lets You Build Your Own Guitar
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Origami-Inspired Instruments
Brian Chan's Folding Ukulele Kit is a Musical DIY Project
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Recycled Guitar Storage Solutions
This DIY Uses an Old Instrument to Make a Unique Shelf for CDs
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Resume-Toting Guitars
Scott Mcfadden Printed His Resume on His Guitar to Get Noticed
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DIY Papercraft Instruments
The PePaKuRa Papercraft Instruments Stun With Realism
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DIY Vintage Instruments
The Unfinished Electric Guitar Kit Gives the Tools to Build Your Design
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Instrument Skate Decks
The Skateboard Guitar is an Overload of Shred
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Recycled Credit Card Picks
MTV Green Picks Recycle Machine Transforms Trash into Treasure
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Musical Computer Cases
The Piano PC Case Mod from David Scothern Lets You Hide Your Workstation
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Design Your Own Guitar
Zoybar's Interactive Instruments
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Handy Homemade Instruments
Jeff Conley’s Suitcase Guitars are Perfect for the Traveling Musi
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Musical Junk
Ugly Noisemakers
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Playable Toy Block Instruments
The Ross Crawford LEGO Ukelele is a Fully Functional Music Maker
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Time-Lapse Guitar Artwork
Artist Brady Uses Markers to Create a Musical Masterpiece
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Typewriter Pianos
Fabien Cappello Turns Retro Typewriters Into Music-Makers
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Rockability Hole Punchers
Create Your Own Picks With the Pickmaster Guitar Pick Puncher
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DIY Electro-Laster Instruments
The Mini IR Theremin Makes Music by a Simple Wave of the Hand
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Musically Inclined Bird Feeders
'The Bluebird's Duet' by Dundee Students Serenades Flying Friends
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Artist-Designed Instruments
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Child-Friendly Medication Dispensers
The 'Singing Bottle' Concept by Fengrui Wang is Interactive
Modular Sound Engineer Laptops
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Adorable Exclusive Music Accessories
Fender and Sanrio Works Together no a Special Collection
Whimsical Gnome Toys
My Gnome On The Roam® is an Interactive Toy Range for All Ages
Mobile Music Analysis Devices
The 'Analist' Music Analysis Device by Hélène Bert is Helpful
AI Music Production Tools
aimusic.one Uses Technology to Create Unique Songs in Minutes
Beer-Branded Music Sharing Devices
The Conceptual 'Hei-Five' Connects Strangers Over Music
Educational Climate Change Toys
The 'Habitat' Educational Toy Brick Sets Come in Two Options
Minimalist Japanese Fidget Toys
The ZENLET 'fingerdama' Helps Slow the Mind Through Play
Nostalgic Retro Music Capsules
KICKBACK Blends Retro Design with the DIY Mixtape Kit
Compactly Portable Theremins
This Theremin is Designed For Affordable Sound Generation
AI Beer Vending Machines
Panhead Custom Ales Created a Machine That Gives Beer to Guitarists
Creative Play Pop-Ups
The Sharpie Studio Offered Opportunities for Creativity at SXSW
Introductory STEM Toy Sets
The Zig & Go from Djeco Combines Music and Forces in an Educational Toy
Online Creative Course Platforms
Coursera Partnered with Illinois on an Online 3D Printing Course
Retro Vinyl Record-Inspired Lamps
Artyom Alimpjvev Designs the Minimal Gramophone Lamp
AI-Powered Music Systems
The 'SPIN' AI Music Synthesizer by Arvind Sanjeev is Customizable
Engaging Musical Humanoid Toys
The 'musicBOT' Toy Robot Concept Plays Music in an Interactive Way
Nostalgic LEGO Roller Skates
The LEGO® Creator 3-in-1 Girls Retro Roller Skate is Playful
Space-Exploring STEAM Toys
LeapFrog's Magic Adventures™ Line Arrives for Kids Five and Up
Healthy Habit Smartphone Accessories
The 'FIKA' Smartphone Enclosure Concept Helps with Relaxation
Multisensory Toy Boxes
The Janod Boxes Stimulate Sight, Touch, Hearing and More
Creativity Time Capsules
Crayola's Campaign for Creativity Reunites Adults with Childhood Art
Origami-Inspired Lit Table Concepts
Sonakshi Gupta Designs the Dynamic LightUP Concept
Otamatone Sheet Music Guides
Learn Otamatone with Simple, Numbered Sheet Music Practice
Coffee Ground Music Boxes
The Conceptual 'Snowie' Christmas Music Box is Minimalist
Creativity-Inspiring Kids Campaigns
Cra-Z-Art Inspires Young Creative Beauty-Focused Campagn
Recycled Mini Golf Courses
Lab La Bla Made a Miniature Golf Course with Denim & Wine Corks
Therapeutic Fidget Toys
Speks Magnet Balls Offer a Distraction from Everyday Stressors
Sustainability-Oriented Kids Toys
Learning Resources Unveils a New Sustainable Toy Capsule
DIY Croissant-Making Kits
The Pain Au Chocolat Making Kit by Farmsteady is Fun and Engaging
Smartphone-Based Musical Instruments
The Artinoise 'ZEFIRO' Plugs into a Device's USB-C Port
Gen Alpha Creativity Workshops
The LEGO Group Launched Free Creativity Workshops for Ages 6-12
Glam Bracelet-Making Kits
This Juicy Couture Bracelet Kit Features Ten Unique Charms
Adventurous Outdoor Tool Concepts
Kazuya Washio Designs the Yamaha Outdoor Tools Concept
Text-to-Audio Music-Making Tools
Adobe Introduces its New Instant Project Music GenAI Tool
Personalized Music Tracking Tools
Chart Your Music Lets Users Curate and Track Custom Music Charts
Water Movement Sculptural Instruments
The Inner Waves Installation is a Musical Light Show
Pelata Wooden Toy Collections
Finnish Design Shop Unveils the Pelata Collection of Toys
Dream-Centric Toy Guides
The LEGO Group Calls Attention to Its Dream Crafting Concept
Piano-Centric Campaigns
Kawai Pianos are Instrumental to Life in a New Global Campaign
Mindful Meditative Soundscape Systems
The 'Sonic Heirloom' Offers Digital and Analog Benefits
Kid-Friendly DIY Bath Bombs
The Nailmatic Kids Bath Bomb Maker Features Fun Shapes
Quirky Strummable Synths
This Reimagined Electronic Synth is a Throwback to the 1980s
Online Music Collaboration Tools
The Lutefish Stream Aims to Resolve Some Challenges for Musicians
Plant-Powered MIDI Sound Sculptures
The Love Hultén 'Tegel' Turns Plant Signals into MIDI Tones
Interactive Windmill Toys
HABA's Kullerbu Windmill 25 Piece Starter Track Set is Hands-On
Hand-Sensing Musical Instruments
The ROLI Airwave Uses Hand Tracking and AI
Portable Miniature Soundboards
The SEQTRAK Device by Yamaha Creates Music on the Go
Comprehensive 3D Printing Resources
'Udemy' Offers Engaging Online Courses on 3D Printing
Kid-Friendly Digital Coloring
PalettePlay.art Has Customizable Coloring Book Templates
Medieval-Era Sound Boards
The teenage engineering EP-1320 Medieval Has Hundreds of Sounds
Musician-Themed Online Games
Fortnite Festival Lets Players Get in on the Concert Action
Toy-Specific Storage Systems
Step2 Debuts a Toy Storage Box for Developing Organizational Skills
Distraction-Free Digital Keyboards
The Micro Journal is a Convenient Whimsical Writing Device
Music Festival Fabric Installations
Do Lab Created a Range of Fabric Mushrooms at Coachella
Modern Compact Wooden Fans
PRINTWORKS Introduces the Fantastic Fan Design
Casual Mini Games
This Online Hub Allows for Players to Easily Learn Engaging Games
Cat-Friendly Conceptual Playful Furniture
Yamaha Presents the Neko-Yama and Other Designs
Engaging Paint Kits
Paint Vibe's Paint-by-Numbers Kits are Aesthetic and Relaxing
AI-Powered Dynamic Guitars
The LAVA Music Team Presents the LAVA GENIE Instrument
Insect Habitat Toys
Smart Lab Toys' Insect Inspector Lab Bug Playground Encourages STEM Learning
Upcycled Plastic Furniture Series
Kasper Kyster Presents the Crafting Plastic Series
Feline-Friendly Music Accessories
Yamaha Design Lab Creates a Special Cat Music Box
Portable Music Course Pianos
Duolingo Unveils a New Portable Piano That Works with its Lessons
Youth-Focused Architectural Toys
The Freckled Frog's 'Happy Architect' Toy is for Curious Youth
AI Music Generators
Riff Produces Royalty-Free Music for Content Creators
Hand-Knit Finger Puppets
Blabla's Finger Puppet Mushrooms are Sold in a 5-Piece Set
Affordable Music-Making Devices
SummerTones Designs the EASYPLAY 1s for Music Production
Multifunctional Compact Music Players
NINM Lab's PLAYDISC is a Multifunctional Music Device
Parent-Friendly Workout Plans
Matalan and Mr Motivator Tailor-Made Exercises for Parents
DIY Robotics Toys
The WindBots from Thames & Kosmos are Intricate Learning Toys
Engineer Training Structural Kits
Márcio Sequeira de Oliveira Designs the Mola 4 Kit
Mess-Free Eco Craft Kits
Brainstorm's Create N Colour Let Kids Magically Paint with Water
Gamer Music Libraries
The Nintendo Music App Shares Fan-Favorite Nintendo Soundtracks
Multifunctional Building Planks
'KEVA Planks' are Diverse Building Toys for All Ages
Interactive Music Fitness Tools
Music Boxing Training Machine is Supercharging Workouts with Music
Music-Themed Travel Guides
Skyscanner Music Guides Were Created with Exceptional ALIEN
Beer-Dispensing Guitar Machines
The 'Slay to Pay' Vending Machine is Activated by a Guitar Game
Engaging DIY Electronics Retailers
SparkFun Electronics Lowers Costs with DIY Approach
Sleep Music Generators
The Sleeping Music Generator Offers Tailored Soundscapes for Better Sleep
Playful Music Production Systems
Blipblox's myTRACKS Groovebox is a Complete Music Studio
Nature-Inspired Playdate Card Games
The Spilled Mushrooms Card Game is a Puzzle Game
Color-Coded Music Sheets
ColoredMusicSheet Makes Music Learning Easier With Color-Coded Notes
Kindergarten-Focused Hands-On Learning Solutions
LEGO® Education Science Enhances Learning
Slacking Support Tools
Office Slacker Helps Workers Pretend to Be Busy
AI Relaxation Music
This Tool Gets to Know Your Tastes to Help Create a Soothing Environment
Sound-Interactive Art Installations
Yuri Suzuki Creates the Arborhythm Outdoor Art Installation
Video-Synthesizing Note Tools
'YT Notes' Turns Tutorials into Actionable Notes
AI Singing Tools
AI Singing Let's Anyone Become a Musician or Composer in a Few Simple Steps
Organic Plastic Furniture Series
Kasper Kyster Creates the Crafting Plastic Collection
Holiday Puzzle Designs
JIGGY Holiday Puzzles are an Artful Activity
Modular Music Makers
Users Can Build and Modify Music Easily with Modular Sound Blocks
Guitar-Holding Benches
Yamaha Design Lab Created This Unique Place to Sit
AI-Generated Song Tools
AISong Can Compose Lyrics, Melodies, and Rhythms Tailored to Preferences
AI Kid's Coloring Tools
ColorCraft AI Offers Educational and Engaging Art for Kids
Music App Learning Courses
Spotify Courses Will Offer Video Based Learning Based on 4 Categories
Customizable Pen Kits
Clementoni's Pen Creator Studio Helps Kids Create Their Own Pens
Life-Sized Toy Construction Sets
The Funphix' 'Standard' is an Educational Outdoor Playset
Gothic Wooden Desk Lamps
The Gothic Table Lamp is a DIY Project and Interacts with Music
Immersive Rhythmic Concert Games
Epic Games Added Guitar Controller Support to 'Fortnite Festival'
Long-Haul Flight Toys
Turkish Airlines Created My Travel Buddy for Young Travelers
Playlist-Paired Puzzles
Piecework Puzzles Come with Curated Songs to Match the Vibe
Comic Book Coloring Kits
The Made by Me Manga Artist Set Offers Step-by-Step Instructions
Learning-Focused Robotics Toys
The Robots In Motion Building Set Ignites STEM Interest in Youth
Playful DIY Incense Holders
The Creative Clay Incense Holders Kit by Tangerine is Whimsical
Medieval-Inspired Electronic Instruments
The EP-1320 Medieval Sample is Backed with Unique Sounds
Coffee Ground-Made Music Boxes
Hyunbin Kim Imagines the Musical Snowie Musical Concept
Royalty Free Piano Music
This Site Offers Beautiful Music For Various Industries to Use
Pottery-Inspired Artful Notebooks
Sutta Design Creates the Dynamic Kintsugi Art Notebook
Portable Foldable Lap Desks
FansDreams Presents the Pi Lap Desk Inspired by Origami
Music-Focused Social Media
Musicboard is a Place for Music Lovers to Unite
Music Analysis Compact Devices
Hélène Bert Creates the Analist Music Tool to Understand Music
Introductory Connected Device Kits
Arduino's Plug and Make Kit Supports Beginner-Level Projects
Skill-Building Play Kitchens
The Real Life Play Kitchen by Lovevery Safely Sharpens Motor Skills
Light-Powered Racing Toys
Light’n Race Uses and Teaches Fundamental Physics Principles
Origami-Inspired Porcelain Art
Saori Matsushita Creates a New Range of Porcelain Pieces
Spirit-Filled Advent Calendars
Craft Gin Club Craft Gin Advent Calendars are Festive and Fun
Seamless Music-Creation Tools
Klimper is Easy to Use for Seamless Track Creation
AI Music-making App
Suno Plans to Be the Go-to App for All-Things Audio
Playful Toy-Inspired Exhibits
The Eames Institute of Infinite Curiosity Debuts Toys & Play Exhibit
Beginner Artistic Inspiration
Drawing Prompts Helps Artists Develop a Consistent Practice
Craft Starter Kits
Noah Makes It Easy to Begin a New Hobby
Air Balloon-Inspired Lamp Concepts
Kubra Sen Imagines the Creative Air Balloon Lamp Design
Musician-Connecting Platforms
BandMatch Helps People Discover Nearby Musicians to Create Bands
All-in-One Song Writing Apps
Bunder Uses AI to Bring All-Things Song Writing into One Place
Imaginative Pared-Back Art Supplies
Woset Designs a Range of Stationary and Furniture for Kids
Kids Art Marketplaces
Kid Art Show is A Safe Platform for Kids to Sell Their Art and Creativity
Band Name Generators
This Tool Uses Keywords to Help Musicians Craft Their Band Name
Efficient Fact Generators
Facts Generator Can Produce Interesting Facts About Any Subject
VR Trombone Experiences
Trombonest Presents Musical Mixed Reality for Any Skill Level
Kid-Friendly Birdhouse Kits
Stix-Brix Shop's Kid-Friendly Kit for Building and Painting Birdhouses
Musical Productivity Apps
FocusBeats Plays Music For 25 Minutes of Work and a 5 Minute Break
Custom Rap Songs
PapaRap Crafts Personalized Rap Songs for a Unique Father's Day Gift
Kiln-Free Pottery Kits
The Sculpd Pottery Kit Fosters Creativity and Calms the Mind
Drum Practice Tracker Apps
Drumbitious Helps Drummers Reach Their Full Musical Potential
Custom Crossword Generators
CrossCraft Lets You Create or Customize Your Own Crosswords