Here is a short list of homemade musical instruments and their origins.
If you have a musical instrument that is not listed, please share it in the comments.
A couple of things I think people should know: 1.
All instruments are handmade, not imported.
2.
If you have an instrument that you want to donate to a charity, please consider donating it to the Bakersfield Food Bank.
3.
The following instruments have a history that goes back decades or more.
They are a very specific style of instrument and they are not for everyone.
There are some people who like to play them to a crowd.
Some people love playing them to their own family and friends.
4.
I would be remiss if I didn’t mention a few musical instruments that have made the cut.
A few of the ones that I am aware of: the dulcimer (a stringed instrument), the flute (a percussion instrument), and the piano (a wooden one).