Area 3: Vibrations and Whole Numbers
Vibration theory: An aesthetically beautiful phenomenon!
Thanks to these fluorescent exhibits set in a room illuminated with black lights, participants can feel and see pitches and the resonant nodes of vibration frequencies, subdivide a long string into 2, 3, 4 or 5 segments and explore Pythagorus, theory and harmony at a Monochord.
Large Tubular Bells and the Wobblepole
Feel 180 vibrations per second and a vibration frequency node!
To the Large Pipebells...
See a vibration frequency node!
Standing Wave
See, feel and alter the resonant nodes of vibration on a vibrating string.
To the loan exhibit
Monochord A
How do 1 against 2, 2 against 3 and 3 against 4 sound?
To the loan exhibit...
Monochord B
Use your eyes and ears to divide a string by two or three!
To the loan exhibit...
