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A Finished Bar2133 viewsMr. Holl holds one of the Aussie bars that has just been finished.
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Buffin' Rags and Sanding Blocks2491 viewsThe younger students will be using these tools to prepare the bars for the finishing process.
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Checking the Tuning2335 viewsMr. Holl shows how to check the tone bar with the electronic tuner to check its pitch.
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Custom Fitting3092 viewsMr. Holl uses a file to custom fit each nail hole. If the nails fit too tightly it will dampen the sound.
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Demonstrating the Tuning Process2336 viewsMr. Holl explains the tuner to some of the younger students.
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Demonstrating the Tuning Process2160 viewsMr. Holl explains the tuning process and how carving each bar will affect its pitch.
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Drill the Holes3420 viewsMr. Holl drills a hole at the 2/9 point for the nail hole that will hold the tone bar in place on the frame.
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Drill the Holes2729 views
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Front View of the New Marimba3639 viewsHere's the front view of the new marimba
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Gathering Materials2232 viewsMr. Radford helps students find materials.
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Let's Play the Bass!2114 viewsStudents were rewarded with a beautiful new instrument. They couldn't wait to try it out.
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Let's Play the Bass!1942 views
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Let's Play the Bass!2035 views
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Mallet and Chisel2018 viewsMr. Holl demonstrates the correct technique for using the mallet and chisel safely and effectively. "Lots of little chips please!"
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Mallet and Chisel Demonstration2038 views
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Mallet and Chisel Demonstration2058 views
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Mallet and Chisel Demonstration1950 views
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Mallet and Chisel Demonstration2009 views
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Materials2374 viewsTone bars are ready, some of the tools that we'll use include a T square, a calculator, a clamp, a mallet, and an electric drill.
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