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DIY Musical Devices

The PVC Pipe Instrument is a Harmonious Creation

— December 29, 2010 — Pop Culture
The Blue Man Group may have put PVC pipe instruments on the map, but a growing number of creative individuals with musically inclined minds are proving that you don’t have to go Blue just to rock out on these unorthodox devices.

Young musicians like Kent Jenkins demonstrate that it’s not only possible to build your own homemade PVC pipe instruments, but that it’s also possible (with the right combination of carefully placed pipes) to play a wide variety of popular songs on them.

With that kind of versatility, it’s not hard to imagine that professionally manufactured versions of these awesome devices could find their way to major instrument retailers in the near future.
Trend Themes
1. Home-made Musical Instruments - The trend of building homemade musical instruments using unconventional materials like PVC pipes is growing, opening up possibilities for creative expression and customization.
2. Versatile DIY Instruments - The DIY PVC pipe instrument trend demonstrates the potential for creating versatile instruments that can play a wide variety of popular songs, showcasing the power of resourcefulness and innovation.
3. Professional Versions of DIY Instruments - The increasing popularity of homemade PVC pipe instruments presents an opportunity for manufacturers to develop professionally manufactured versions of these devices, catering to a wider market of musicians and music enthusiasts.
Industry Implications
1. Music Education - The DIY instrument trend can disrupt the traditional music education industry by encouraging students to explore unconventional instrument-making processes and fostering a sense of innovation and creativity in music learning.
2. Musical Instrument Manufacturing - The rise of homemade PVC pipe instruments opens up a new market for manufacturers to produce professional versions of these instruments, tapping into the demand for unique and versatile musical devices.
3. Online Music Communities - Online music communities can leverage the DIY instrument trend by providing platforms for musicians to share their homemade instrument creations, encouraging collaboration and innovation in the online music-making space.
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