Making a Marimba

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This is the third Marimba I have built, all with plans from the book 'Make your own Marimbas' by Jon Madin. This build was for a customer and they requested a smaller sized box resonated Marimba (2 octave) the plans in the book are for a 3 1/2 octave. I had to modify the plans to suit. The local school where my Daughter attends and plays in the Marimba band, have Marimbas this size built by the music teacher - they sound amazing, so there is no problem with the modifications. The frame and legs could be made out of any wood but I have built all mine with plywood as I like the look. The box has to be made with a specific thickness plywood but you will need to get the book for more details.
Tuning the bars is the most time consuming part of the project. I’ve tried different approaches of removing the wood - I’ve used the bandsaw but that is too easy to take too much off and ruin the bar so I think the best approach is with a chisel. I used my iPhone with a tuning app which I’ve tested next to a tuner on my first Marimba and there was no difference.
The sound in the video does not do the Marimba any justice as I’m recording with the camera’s built in mic and that is very poor indeed.
It’s a fun project and the kids love to play the Marimba (we have a lot of kids visit our home and they all ask to play it) so I highly recommend building one.
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[@justinrickert3485]

I haven't fully red this book kzbin.infoUgkxbnOKZBE4evMO5V2vroHeCjq6d_MV6wJO yet but it is a good basic understanding of the different woods that all woodworkers should know.

[@Rouverius]

I was already impressed with build. But now even more impressed when I saw you built it to play with your daughter.

[@PaskMakes]

Thank you! :)

[@lindathrall5133]

CAN YOU PLEASE SLOW THE FOOTAGE DOWN SO I CAN SEE IT MORE CLEARLY

[@Dwayne_Bearup]

@@lindathrall5133 You can slow the playback speed in the settings.

[@camofpv]

​@@lindathrall5133 Could you not scream in the comments? Also- you can slow it down yourself right here in the yt player settings. Also your comment is very self orientated - slow down the footage so YOU can see it? Very pretentious. Not nice at all.

[@danbreyfogle8486]

Love seeing parents build for their kids. I did it for my sons and they still remember most of the projects.

[@Fretlessness]

That's crazy you built one in only ten minutes!!

[@TheMrAshley2010]

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[@eric6276]

@@Bleseddd1 Whoooosh

[@stevene2110]

@@Bleseddd1 make sure you spell your words right if you're going to insult someone based on their level of intelligence

[@Bleseddd1]

@@stevene2110 wym?

[@351cleavland]

You think that's amazing? I saw some guy on KZbin build a cabin in the woods in less than 8 minutes. Geez, kids these days! Am I right?!?

[@AMTunLimited]

Something to note for people doing this at home: do the letter carving and sanding *before* you tune it. It's not much, but it does change the mass of the blocks which with throw it out of tune.

[@PaskMakes]

I've made a lot of these and it doesn't throw it out of tune. If it does it doesn't show on the tuner so would be minuscule! :)

[@nathan87]

@@PaskMakes I loved watching this, but I think there are definitely some issues with the timbre. The A, G, F and E your daughter plays at 9:29, for instance, have very strong and discordant overtones. In particular the E has an overtone of a higher C strong enough that my ears fixate on that rather than the low E intended! Not sure how you go about adjusting this, but I guess it's partly to do with the bars, partly the resonating box?

[@cactusowo1835]

@@nathan87 "Discordant overtones" An overtone is an overtone. Yet, in terms of acustics, perfect tuning is just imposible, its all relative ratios, relatively both artistically and fisically.

[@nathan87]

@@cactusowo1835 not really. It's perfectly possible for overtones to be discordant, although I believe I used it here more in the loose sense of "unwanted" more than anything else. Perhaps you are imagining that all spectra are harmonic, which is decidedly not the case, particularly for oddly-shaped solid bodies.

[@darkhalo153]

@@cactusowo1835 lol

[@dochennesy5968]

...to see a Dad woodworking an instrument..and see his daughter using it..makes my heart filling with love...because i am a woodworker..and i didnt see my daughters for over 20 years...😭

[@PaskMakes]

Thank you! :)

[@giordanobruno1333]

Happens to fathers every day.

[@villson3960]

What happened to your daughter?

[@adamduerr1203]

I love that you built this for your daughter. Clearly, there is much love at your home. I watched this with my 2 year old daughter.

[@joschateichmann1065]

I love how you can hear the lower during the tuning, each time you remove wood :D

[@pabloramirezdiaz7668]

Man, this is so great! As a musician and a father, watching you make this instrument and play it with your daughter at the end, was very moving. Love your channel, congrats!!!

[@twlson49]

great ... loved it.... very funny y'all playing together and then she got down on it....

[@NoeG242]

As a father, I'm certain that you're PERFECTLY okay with reading your daughter is the star of this video. Good job on the marimba, great job on the child. She's truly adorable. Congratulations!

[@elliotazus6258]

Great dad, Great father and daughter project. God bless

[@buzmey9]

Thats sweet. What a great family moment.

[@LiviuGelea]

at 8:30 I read "Tuning oil" :)))

[@S8tan7]

Liviu Gelea me too 😂

[@ondratrnka5691]

me too :-)

[@dickydoes]

Haha. And me.

[@notanotherguitarchannel]

It's for when you've removed too much wood and need to put a little something back on 🤣

[@haltdiefressealtarrr]

me too...

[@briannaellison7227]

What a great way to support your daughter and show her your love. What fun! Awesome dad to put so much time into your kiddos! Great job. Loved watching. Looks overwhelming to me - way to go.

[@PaskMakes]

Thank you Brianna! :)

[@Qopzeep]

I love this video. Especially the end. What a great dad 🙂

[@DrumTeacherManila]

you playing music with your daughter is the best part.

[@jasondoust4935]

A true labour of love. Thanks for sharing it with us!

[@19mychaellee71]

You kick ass. SHE kicks ass. Great video.

[@donnalee7614]

Priceless. What a great Dad you are!

[@madalex300]

You are one of my favorite builders!

[@chrisstearns10]

That makes a traffic sound!!! You and your are very talented 👍👍👍👍👍

[@brianfraneysr.5326]

Very cool way to assist your kids in learning the musical arts.😁

[@the250mikec]

So super cool. Bet tuning the wood is 80% of the build time. Awesome way to spend time w/ the family

[@MrBishbashbosh2012]

I love this build, especially as it’s something you can share with your daughter.

[@marimbaorquestahermanopala6858]

Hola soy de Nicaragua y fabricamos marimba desde mas 150 años , la suya quedo genial 👏👏👏👏

[@mughalboy8128]

The kid is original. Nice work making and playing.

[@WootTootZoot]

Super bounce balls make really good mallet heads.

[@pebblesthecat3625]

Seeing the enjoyment your daughter had playing with you, makes it all worthwhile. Perhaps you should ask her to make a tambourine with you and then you can play both instruments together.

[@deejustdee1234]

That is so special. Your daughter is lucky to have a dad like you. She is super talented. I hope she keeps it up. Also, I suggest she play your intro and outro music.

[@chrisgriffith1573]

Love this, so meticulous and precise! Definitely worth the effort to see your daughter play it!

[@maryannrurup353]

Beautifully done and made

[@brunorendon9770]

It's great to see kids enjoying making music!!

[@bradleejones9959]

A Super Duper Dad! Bravo!

[@PugCuber]

I’m amazed at how much your daughter learned in just a year. I’ve been a percussionist for almost 7 years, and it’s just so beautiful seeing new percussionists.

[@Cactusworkshopchannel]

man this was fantastic at so many levels! nice jig for nailing and wowow a lot of cool stuff!!

[@PaskMakes]

Wow! Thanks for that, it means a lot!

[@Human_OU812]

Pask Makes where can I find the plans you used for this build?

[@cruznolasco4928]

Cactus! workshop Bernardo

[@cruznolasco4928]

Cactus! workshop Bernardo

[@Rodrigues5848]

I loved the instrument you produced, congratulations. I already started liking the video because I saw a beautiful disabled dog that by the way is well taken care of by the family. Show... Carlos Santa Catarina - Brazil

[@greenforddrums]

Music and woodwork. Life seldom gets better than this.

[@fusion-music]

Probably my favourite build of yours.

[@verasalazar5152]

this is soooooooooo cool! the marimba is our national instrument!!!

[@PaskMakes]

That's cool Vera! Where would that be? :)

[@silencionomus]

This was very enjoyable to watch.

[@ovedgrijalva8982]

Congratulations on both of you.

[@nelsonx5326]

Very cool. Jamming at the end, USA!

[@valtiximuswvandervalther2790]

Bravo!!!!! You are a great dad!

[@roheljuarez7456]

Wow Guatemala es donde la tradiciones esta siempre Al 💯 Ala marimba

[@gtd-sq2pj]

What a beautiful place.

[@yvele709]

Very Nice job ! Congratulations !

[@Timthornton1]

Best part is when you and your daughter playing together. nice video. Thanks

[@PaskMakes]

Thank you very much!

[@ibrahimkocaalioglu]

Wow that's art. Nice music. Best wishes to your family.

[@guyroseen7025]

That is awesome. Cool thing to build and a cool reason to build it.

[@gregmulligan2878]

Pretty cool! Good job Pask!

[@ukulenny]

You’re a legend. 🙌🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽

[@thedistractedmaker]

Brilliant! Very nice build.

[@markirish7599]

Absolutely beautiful from start to finish. Thanks pask

[@NomadHills]

Fantastic work, and the sound is superb! Thanks a lot for sharing!

[@coachkesey]

Great video, thanks

[@matthewwoolley508]

That's amazing grate workmanship!!!!!

[@995ariani]

This is the sweetest!

[@EJRhees]

Such an awesome builder and a great dad!

[@simonedoherty6195]

A M A Z I N G ... and the build was too. Thanks

[@aulii11]

What an awesome project - thanks for sharing!

[@motorcyclelad]

Thirty years ago my mom told me not to curse, so that when I REALLY needed to express something strongly it would make the word very powerful, and in such cases it might be okay. So I’ll now use my allotted curse word for the year: You are a f@@@@@@ GENIUS!!!! I can’t believe the things you do/make!!

[@PaskMakes]

Haha! Thanks very much! :)

[@debdottir]

Nice. Your daughter seems to like it.

[@sausageside442]

Now the next step is adding sharps and flats.

[@DrWhom]

a chromatic kalimba

[@ghill1010]

Awesome job buddy. The more I see of you the more I think how awesome of a guy you are.

[@theobolt250]

Brought tears to my eyes. ;-)

[@ruttur1072]

What a beautiful daughter you have!

[@SparrowStockwell]

So interesting and wonderful!

[@jamesa7506]

WELL DONE!! And you did a pretty good job building it for her, too...

[@terencecharlesworth1499]

That’s the best job you can have. Making stuff for your kids .

[@valeriewycoff]

Would love to do something like this- and to hear your daughter play these days . . Thank you for sharing !

[@hutts57]

Loved it! Great build for your daughter - her talents will have you building a grand piano someday!

[@PaskMakes]

Haha! :)

[@CandJ4kids]

That was very cool. Very impressed

[@dessertman1181]

That could be one of the coolest videos I’ve ever seen on KZbin your daughter is adorable and she’s quite a musician well done

[@mughalboy8128]

Impressive playing skills. I bet she is a fine little musician.

[@jamesburkhardt9511]

Very cool!

[@dgm_making1675]

Just watched this. Love it, especially your daughter rocking out on a solo. Awesome!!

[@IWANTMYSNACKPACK]

Absolutely brilliant mate

[@tidalwaveprincess917]

Amazingly awesome!! 😄

[@derekmonson3276]

Awesome build. It looks like you had a really fun time playing with your daughter.

[@craigmaddison8254]

Not sure which is better, the build or your daughters ability, both amazing!

[@marcosavio1020]

Just love this channel keep being surprised at what gets produced in that workshop!

[@franka5416]

Excellent project! Kudos to you and your daughter, cherish the time - they grow up so fast!

[@PaskMakes]

Thank you!

[@JedidiahShultzIrishCraftsman]

So awesome! What a great father!!!!!❤

[@PaskMakes]

Thank you! :)

[@douglaswilkinson1749]

So cool, great project

[@botanicalblueprint2792]

You are amazing and so is your daughter ❤️

[@dejanira2]

That is so very nice, then you add in the family and the school makes it even nicer!

[@PaskMakes]

Thank you!

[@dejanira2]

Just curious I live Massachusetts, USA, what part of Australia do you live in? Area not an address. ;}

[@PaskMakes]

Sunshine Coast, Queensland.

[@gemasmusicales5739]

Looking from Argentina. Your work is excellent. Quizzes and beautiful music for everyone

[@mergrew0110]

Little Pasks make good music!!!

[@kodysimpson1]

That's awesome. Good kids need good dads.

[@valveman12]

@Pask Makes I love your builds!

[@tombrenes2411]

Perfect t shirt for the concert. Koodos

[@SmokeFlame1]

That was great, especially when your daughter added to the fun.

[@patrickharmon9459]

Looks like your little one has alot of talent. I really enjoy your videos and as always keep up the good work and God Bless you and your family 🙏

[@BrianPellerin]

Now I want to do this ❤

[@timairglider]

What a brilliant production, very instructive

[@matthewfranklin8427]

I wish instead of giving you a like I could give you a smile 😊. Love your work and style.

[@danbarrett6113]

One super big thumbs up on this one....

[@wurly164]

May your life always be in tune

[@born_again_torinos]

Pask's channel proves that when you have great content, people will come. I was brought here from the "zack of all trades" channel and I'm so glad he shared it. We need more channels like this. No fake drama that the cable channels try to force feed us.

[@PaskMakes]

Thank you! And thanks to "zack of all trades" :)