PDF available for $A5 from mjatherton@bigpond.com Australian Made...Australian Played...: Handcrafted Musical Instruments from Didjeridu to Synthesiser is a definitive 1990 book by Australian composer and musician Michael Atherton. It explores the rich, diverse history of Australian instrument making, spanning from traditional Indigenous didjeridoos to high-tech inventions like the Fairlight CMI synthesizer. The book documents a fascinating trajectory of sonic innovation across the continent. Key highlights covered in the text and the broader legacy of Australian instrument making include: Indigenous Origins: The didjeridu (didgeridoo), bullroarer, and gum-leaf represent ancient, deeply rooted Australian musical traditions. Folk and Acoustic Craft: The surge of Australian-made lutes, guitars, violins, and percussion, crafted from unique native woods like Eucalyptus, Blackwood, and Huon Pine. Technological Breakthroughs: The country's leap into global electronic music history with the iconic Fairlight CMI (Computer Musical Instrument), a pioneering digital synthesizer and sampler designed in Sydney during the late 1970s