Re-inventing musical instruments

by Anu Ahola, Tove Djupsjöbacka, Kare Eskola, Ilkka Heinonen, Wif Stenger, Auli Särkiö-Pitkänen

In this Special Feature, we explore future trends in instrument making. We meet adventurous instrument makers and see imaginative instruments and how they are used. We also discuss the philosophy of instrument development and address current ecological topics with reference to instrument making.

The Special Feature 4/2019 Editorial: Pioneer spirit, a feel for wood – and a lot of love
Columns by Anu AholaPublished 19 Dec 2019

Sensibility for wood in instrument building
by Auli Särkiö-PitkänenPublished 19 Dec 2019

Instruments that play between the notes
by Kare EskolaPublished 19 Dec 2019

Kumu birch drums seduce the world
by Wif StengerPublished 19 Dec 2019

Finding the sound of the jouhikko
Columns by Ilkka HeinonenPublished 19 Dec 2019

FMQ Playlist: Contemporary period music – is that a thing?
by Tove DjupsjöbackaPublished 19 Dec 2019