Family Portrait: Bart Hopkin with some of his instruments

Tuesday, June 17, 2003, Nicosia, CA

Videotaped by Miloh Alexander
Transcribed by Randy Nordschow and Frank J. Oteri

1. Becoming an Instrument Builder
2. Standardized Instruments vs. One-Of-A-Kinds
3. Tone Quality Considerations
4. Intonation
5. Playability and Musicianship
6. A Community for Iconoclasts
7. Outreach, Education and Promotion

Instrument Demonstrations (QuickTime Video Only):

8. The Branching Corrugaphone
9. Savart's Wheel
10. The Open Siren
11. The Cat’s Face
12. The Bentwood Chalumeau and Mag Strip
13. The Disorderly Tumbling Forth
14. Scraper Flutes
15. Marble Jars
16. Bass Guitar

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