So My A-Level In Design Was Totally Worth It

Tonight has been about experimentation and enthusiasm. As mentioned previously, I am interested in trying to create a sort of electro-acoustic miniature drum kit. This evening, I enlisted two of my (apparently otherwise unengaged) housemates and we set to work doing just that. Starting with a wooden box that once held a magnum of posh champagne, we combined tea-towels, tin cans, tin can lids, elastic bands, boxer shorts, microphones, screws, pennies, a peanut-shaped shaker, yoghurt pots, rabbit snare wire and brute force to create a partially successful first attempt at the drum box.

The "kick drum" sounded pretty decent at times. The "snare" was promising but ultimately unsuccessful. Overall, there were enough positive points in this chaotic (and hugely fun) first attempt that I am certainly going to push on with the project on another quiet night soon. The new band is coming.