The MIDI format has long been used to create some banging electronic music, so it’s refreshing to see how [John P. Miller] applied the standard in his decidedly analog self-playing robotic xylophone.

Want to play the xylophone but don’t want to learn how? [Rachad]’s automatic xylophone might be just the ticket. It uses homemade solenoids to play tunes under computer control. Think of it as a ...

It’s hard to find someone who doesn’t love a great xylophone solo. There’s just something about the instrument’s wavering jingle and playful percussive strikes that speaks the words “fun in the sun.” ...

While music and design may not seem to go hand in hand at first glance, a giant mile-long xylophone certainly fits the bill for both. After all, it’s likely the only instrument on the planet that can ...

We’ve seen LEGO sets modeled after pop culture franchises, like Super Mario Bros. and Twilight. However, the sky’s the limit with these building blocks. The proof is in this fully functional xylophone ...

Kid Engineer Anjali builds a xylophone from recycled materials with Fire Seed Arts. Kid Engineer Anjali builds a xylophone from recycled materials with her friends and Fire Seed Arts. Design Squad is ...

Years ago we brought you videos featuring "music artist, technologist, and educator" Andrew Huang's very cool musical instruments made entirely out of Lego parts, including this awesome guitar. Well, ...

Anatomy of a winner takes us through the key decisions that took a piece of work from good to great–and won the campaign for NTT DoCoMo Touch Wood SH-08C a Golden Lion at Cannes. Here, creative ...

Fellow humans never cease to amaze me. I'd love to have been in that meeting where someone said, "ok look...we build this giant delicate xylophone in the forest that plays the final chorus of Jesu Joy ...