How Do You Play That Thingamabob? The Science of Music Performance - Volume 1: Data & Graphs for Science Lab (Paperback)

In this book, readers gain access to real scientific data pertaining to the science of music performance, promoting graph-reading, comparison, contrast, and calculation skills. Graphs show data from the following scientific instruments: Dual-Range Force Sensor Force Plate Gas Pressure Sensor Anemometer (Wind Speed) Breath Volume Bag This book allows readers to analyze real data without purchasing expensive lab equipment. The data from musical instruments (strings, woodwinds, brass, percussion) can be used for lesson plans by teachers and parents. The musical instruments analyzed include violin, guitar, piano keyboard, flute, clarinet, saxophone, bassoon reed, trumpet, trombone, mallets, and drumsticks. Analyses include the forces required to press piano keys, pluck violin and guitar strings, draw a bow across a violin string, tune violin strings, press keys on woodwinds and valves on brass instruments, and pull a trombone slide with and without oil. Plus, data include comparisons between normal breathing and the controlled, large-volume breathing required for performance on woodwinds and brass.

General

Imprint:	Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Country of origin:	United States
Release date:	August 2013
First published:	August 2013
Authors:	M. Schottenbauer
Dimensions:	280 x 216 x 9mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback - Trade
Pages:	130
ISBN-13:	978-1-4922-9098-8
Categories:	Books > Science & Mathematics > Science: general issues > Scientific equipment & techniques, laboratory equipment > General Promotions
LSN:	1-4922-9098-X
Barcode:	9781492290988

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