Experimental Musical Instruments was a periodical edited and published by
Bart Hopkin,[1] an instrument builder and writer about 20th century
experimental music design and
custom made instrument construction. Though no longer in print, back issues are still available. The material and approach of EMI can now be found electronically on their site hosted by Bart Hopkin. This site is, together with www.oddmusic.com, the main source on the internet for experimental musical instrumentalism.[2][better source needed]
Although only old editions of the magazine are still available and no newer editions appear, the name is still in use as the publisher for many of the books written by Bart Hopkin and co-writers.
Publications
Experimental Musical Instruments, magazine, 70 issues appeared as a printed publication between 1985 and 1999,[3] later on re-issued as well on CD-ROM. It was first headquartered in
Nicasio, California, and then in
Point Reyes Station, California.[3]
Books
Slap Tubes and other plosive Aerophones - Bart Hopkin and
Phil Dadson, Experimental Musical Instruments
Getting a Bigger Sound - Bart Hopkin with Robert Cain and
Jason Lollar