Concepts

String resonance

Overview

Strings are played to show the relationship between string length and pitch.

Details

Equipment

• [1] Violin
• [1] Bow
• [1] Container of rosin

Classroom Assembly

1. Tune the violin.
2. Apply rosin to the bow if necessary.

Important Notes

• Details of the violin can't be seen in a large lecture hall, but the sound can be clearly heard.

Script

1. Using the bow, play the strings one by one to show how string length affects pitch.
2. Hold a string at 1/2, 1/3, 1/4, etc of it's length while bowing to demonstrate overtones.

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