Jonathan’s
musical instrument collection is not just book with pictures. It is full of
pictures of musical instruments made by Jonathan Brandstater HIMSELF!! I
believe music is an art and real musicians are more like healers healing broken
hearts. They don’t need branded instruments to make music. It simply takes a
heart that understands the rhythm and the creativeness within. Especially the
brass and reeds made by Jonathan are unbelievably creative. Plastic bugle which
consists of a plastic funnel and tubing is truly amazing.
Percussion
instruments were truly mind-blowing. Specially different types of drums which I
came across for the first time will definitely take music to a new level. And
the best thing is regardless the economic level, any person can make them
because most are made from inexpensive things. And those doumbeks!!! I have
never heard of them before. This book does not only show the talent of Jonathan,
will also introduce you to ancient musical instruments which you never heard of
before. I skipped a beat when I saw different types of udu drums which were
made by Jonathan. Gourd guiro is another wonderful item which caught my eye. PVC
xylophone is another pretty item which you should really look at. Everything is
handmade and simple.
Cigar
box guitar was my favorite out of all. It can be used as an electric guitar.
Now that’s really something. Why are we spending dollars when we can easily
make them? Now that was the only question which was on my mind while I went
through this amazing collection of Jonathan’s. Folk style ukulele made out of a
plastic food container was another creative idea. All of the items which are
used to make these instruments are things I throw out. Jonathan had given a
real value to them which I never even imagined before.
Different
types of clay whistlers and double chambered ocarinas were also something new I
came across. I didn’t even know that they exist. Bass ukulele made from
recycled banjo parts was another one of my favorites I came across. Native
American style flute was another item I that caught my eye. They even have
feathers just like the originals. This book consists of more than hundred
instruments which are different from one another. Some are found in the ancient
history and I thank Jonathan for giving life for those old instruments. I can
say that you are a true lover, a lover who loves music from the bottom of your
heart. I really recommend this book to all music lovers, no matter how talented
you are, it really counts when you make your own instrument. Thank you Jonathan
for the great inspiration and I bless you. You are really talented and I loved
your collection. Hope to see more in the
future!
