Ding, Dong, Ding, Dong: Morning Bells Are Ringing
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For centuries, beautiful bell towers, like the Leaning Tower of Pisa, have been the center of village life, announcing the time of day, the joy of weddings, and the sorrow of funerals. They were...
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Sound Off: How Guitar Positioning Affects Volume
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A concert piano. It's a beautiful instrument and a spectacular sight when it's all set up on stage. The first thing you may notice when you first look at a concert piano is the impressive-looking...
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Comparing Vocal Ranges: How High and Low Can You Go?
What is the highest note you can sing? How about the lowest? Do you think males and females can reach the same notes? How about children and adults? Find out the answers to all these questions in this "note"-worthy science fair project!
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Sound Bites: Tasting the Texture of Classical Music
Have you ever bitten into a thick, fragrant casserole and tasted the layers of flavor? Or maybe you've licked of a vanilla ice cream cone and thought, "This is so pure, simple, and refreshing!" These observations about the
taste of the food are also comments on its
texture—the casserole is complex and thick, and the vanilla ice cream cone is simple and thin. You might not realize it, but sound can also have texture. In this music science fair project, you'll learn how to "taste" the texture of music with your ear, and compare the texture differences in classical music from different time periods. Do you hear a rich stew of sound, or a fine, clear broth?
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Is It a Country Ballad? Listen to the Beat!
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Have you ever noticed that hip-hop songs have a fast
tempo, while country ballads are usually slow? Do you think there is a correlation between the number of
beats per minute (bpm) in...
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Does Virtual Practice Make Perfect?
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You've probably heard the phrase, "practice makes perfect" more times than you care to remember, but is it actually true when you use a music game as your practice for real-life singing, strumming,...
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Guitar Jingle: Discovering the Locations of Harmonics
Did you know that your guitar has a secret? Yes, that's right—hidden along each string are special places where you can play
harmonics and make your guitar sound like a bell! In this music science fair project, you'll find out where the main harmonics are located on a guitar, and then see how those locations are related to the length of the strings. So get out your guitar—it's time to ring in a science fair project!
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