A “Sound” Approach to Fourier Transforms: Using Music to Teach Trigonometry

Year: 2007 Authors: Bruce Kessler

Core claim

Music-centered demonstrations can make trigonometry and Fourier transforms more engaging and understandable for students by linking mathematical concepts to sound analysis.

Topics

Fourier series, discrete Fourier transform, music-based instruction, sound analysis

Domains

trigonometry, harmonic analysis, signal decomposition, frequency analysis, music education, sound art, pedagogy, audio visualization

Methods

live demonstration, digital recording, spectrum graphing, sound filtering

Media

guitar, digital recorder, computer projector, mathematical software

Source status

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