It creates a soothing, vibrating hum. Rausch, an instrument maker, then uses his other hand to adjust something beneath the box, creating a lightly buzzing sound.

His much-loved instrument was made by Haridas Vhatkar, a third-generation professional in a Tabla maker family. Haridas Vhatkar learned to make Tabla for Ustad Zakir Hussain Haridas belonged to a ...

Also waiting with bated breath are Chennai’s instrument makers. How are they gearing up for the season? The din at Warren Road in Mylapore fades inside Valangaiman VAS Mridangam Makers’ modest ...

Originally from Poland, the North Bennet Street School department head of violin making and repair is an expert in the ...

David Medcalf paid a call to instrument maker Kevin Harrington who not only makes and mends double basses in Roundwood but has also devised a new line in harps made from local timbers Kevin ...