Instructables DIY iPad Clothespin Piano

Published on Nov 6, 2014 Adam Kumpf

"Here's a hack that creates a piano interface which tricks the iPad into thinking it's being played directly by your fingers. All materials together cost less than $5.
Full step-by-step instructions here: http://www.instructables.com/id/Cloth..."

"Touchscreens are great, but when it comes to playing music on them, the lack of physical keys can be a drag. So I decided to round up some household stuff and make a piano keyboard that tricks the iPad into thinking it's being played by your fingers (with the help of some clothespins and aluminum foil)!

It's quite easy to make a capacitive piano interface, and all told it cost me less than $5. All you need is some wooden clothespins, foil, markers, tape, rubber bands, stiff cardboard, and some patience to cut and piece it all together.

For this project you'll need:

Clothespins (1 for each key you want to make)
Rubber bands (10-20)
Aluminum foil
Pens, pencils, or thin markers to prop up the keys
Tape (any kind is fine)
Stiff cardboard or card stock for the base (I repurposed a sturdy folder)
Some basic cutting tools (scissors and something to make small holes)
Straight edge or ruler for drawing lines"

Full instructions at Instructables.com here.