Science Buddies
Science Buddies: Make Your Own Piezoelectric Pickup for Acoustic Guitar
In this project you'll learn how to make a piezoelectric pickup for acoustic guitar using inexpensive components. You can then connect your acoustic guitar to an amplifier, and record your own music. If you are interested in electronics...
Creative Science Centre
Creative Science Centre: A Simple Demonstration of Piezoelectricity
Piezoelectricity is an electrical effect that occurs when mechanical stress is applied to certain materials, e.g., quartz crystals, Rochelle salts, and barium titanate. The sound of a wrist watch alarm or a smoke detector is made by a...