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University of New South Wales (Australia)

University of New South Wales: Introduction to Acoustics of Brass Instruments

For Students 9th - 10th
Discover the acoustical properties of brass instruments from this well researched site provided by the University of New South Wales. Everything from lip control to bell shape is discussed as it applies to frequencies and harmonics.
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University of New South Wales (Australia)

University of New South Wales: Introduction to Flute Acoustics

For Students 9th - 10th
Explore the physics of sound production of a flute. How do things like tone holes and register holes effect the acoustics of a flute? Learn more about that and more at this well researched site.
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University of New South Wales (Australia)

University of New South Wales: Introduction to Saxophone Acoustics

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn all about the ways a saxophone produces sound. Discover why the reed, playing softly or loudly and tone holes play important roles in this instruments acoustics.
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University of Wisconsin

The Why Files: The Music of Sound

For Students 3rd - 8th
This resource from the University of Wisconsin explores the relationship between music and science by exploring bird songs, Mozart, alligator and penguin sounds to name but a few.
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New York Times

New York Times: Simulating the Masters

For Students 9th - 10th
This site scientifically explains how 18th century master violin makers produced such beautiful sounds with their instruments. The use of animated graphics and brief explanations allow the viewer to understand how scientists are trying...