Load shedding in South Africa has a profound impact on various sectors, including education, and specifically, South African music education faces significant disruptions. One of the most notable effects is the interruption of music instruction, with load shedding frequently causing classes to be interrupted. This leads to gaps in learning and a…

The music industry is built on a system of expert evaluation focused on sound, but the foundations are challenged by recent research, which suggests that sight trumps sound. This presents a challenge to music educators, who train the next generation of expert performers and listeners. The aim of this study is to investigate students' perceptions…

Describes an empirical method for tuning a piano by matching measured fundamental frequencies to values determined using a pocket calculator. (Author/GA)

Illustrates the phenomenon of the "difference tone" in music, using simple physics. Describes how this phenomenon can be demonstrated with a flute. (MLH)

Describes the basic acoustical principles of percussion instruments whose vibrating members are multidimensional. (MLH)

These projects utilize musical instruments to teach the physics of sound by investigating standing waves in strings and plates, main resonance of stringed instruments, loudness curves, and analysis of tones. Can be adapted for secondary level or college level instruction. (MLH)

Presented is a review of the physical acoustics of percussion instruments. Instruments included are the glockenspiel, marimba, xylophone, vibes, chimes, and triangles. (SL)