Using Math to Create a Musical Sandbox

Year: 2018 Authors: Esmee Verschoor; Alyssa Eggersgluss; Collin Goldbach; AnnMarie Thomas; Allison Knoph

Core claim

Math and acoustics can be used to design accessible, playful musical instruments and collaborative music-making activities from ordinary materials.

Topics

STEAM inquiry, sound and frequency, music from everyday objects, playful learning

Domains

pitch classes, intervals, wavelength calculation, frequency ratios, music, visual art, interactive workshop, media-based learning

Methods

guided inquiry, hands-on workshop, video-based instruction, pitch detection

Media

PVC pipes, horseshoes, soda bottles, cell phones, OK Go music videos

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