Jul 08, 2024
OHIO University Undergraduate Catalog 2023-2024
OHIO University Undergraduate Catalog 2023-2024
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T3 4155 - Music Instruments and Physics
Review of the basic physical principles of sound production, musical sounds and hearing. The more common musical wind instruments are examined using the physical principles developed in the first part of the course. Modern instrument size, shape and construction materials are explored. In the second half of the course, students will build simple musical instruments based on calculations made in class. They learn to play their instruments and evaluate their musical qualities.
Credit Hours: 3
General Education Code (students who entered prior to Fall 2021-22): 3
Repeat/Retake Information: May be retaken two times excluding withdrawals, but only last course taken counts.
Lecture/Lab Hours: 3.0 lecture
Grades: Eligible Grades: A-F,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I
Learning Outcomes:
- Be able to play a simple instrument, solo and in small groups to understand the features of a good instrument.
- Become familiar with calculation of resonance frequencies for tubes.
- Understand brass instrument valves and the function of the bell.
- Understand musical pitch and musical scales from a physics standpoint.
- Understand tone hole placement in wind instruments.
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