A sitar is a string instrument that comes from Northern ... The longer the strip, the lower pitch the sound will be. Steel pans are made from industrial drums used for carrying oil.

(As she explains, sitar strings are much thinner than guitar strings, making it easier to bend notes but also hard on the hands). Keeping things musically fresh is essential to keeping her engaged.

This peculiar instrument, called the Dronitar, is completely made from scrap. Interestingly, it sounds pretty good. You can hear the dronitar in action in the video after the break.The call this ...