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More about Bart Hopkin and the creation of musical instruments
Understanding the sonic qualities of materials—how they rattle, ring, and resonate—is key to Bart’s genius for inventing new kinds of musical instruments.

Bart Hopkin conceives, designs, and builds musical instruments, including one that inspired the creation of a new Listen exhibit, Pitch Slider. Check back here later for more information on Bart and his work.
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Meet Bart Hopkin, who listens closely to the subtle sonic qualities of wood, water, and pipes as he creates new instruments.