Benjamin Franklin invented the glass armonica in 1761 in his home in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Inspired by the musical tones produced by spinning glass, he designed the instrument to consist of a series of glass bowls of different sizes mounted on a spindle, which could be played by rubbing wet fingers on the rims. The glass armonica became popular in the 18th century and was used by various composers and musicians.
he invented it in 1778
Benjamin Franklin invented the glass armonica.
Ben Franklin was the first to do many things. For instance, he was the first to invent the Franklin Stove, the swim fins, the bifocal lenses, and the glass armonica, along with many other useful inventions.
Benjamin Franklin played at least three instruments, the violin, harp, and guitar. He may have played others, and certainly invented the glass armonica.
Ben Franklin invented the Lighting Rod,Bifocals,Frankiln Stove,Carriage Odometer and the Glass Armonica.
he invented it in 1778
Benjamin Franklin invented the glass armonica.
i think because he loved music so that is why he invented it .....maybe once again i am not sure
The glass armonica (also known as the glass harmonica) was invented by Benjamin Franklin in 1761. See www.GlassArmonica.com
Ben Franklin was the first to do many things. For instance, he was the first to invent the Franklin Stove, the swim fins, the bifocal lenses, and the glass armonica, along with many other useful inventions.
He invented the lightning rod, bifocals, the Franklin stove, a carriage odometer, and the glass 'armonica'.
He invented the lightning rod, bifocals, the Franklin stove, a carriage odometer, and the glass 'armonica'.
There is some debate as to what Benjamin Franklin's favorite invention was. However, some believe that he favored his glass harmonica.
Benjamin Franklin played at least three instruments, the violin, harp, and guitar. He may have played others, and certainly invented the glass armonica.
Ben Franklin invented the Lighting Rod,Bifocals,Frankiln Stove,Carriage Odometer and the Glass Armonica.
Benjamin Franklin was president from 1785 to 1788. Benjamin Franklin invented the lightning rod, bifocals, the Franklin stove, a catheter, and a glass harmonica.
1761, while he was in London.