A bucket harp An aeolian harp is driven by wind, so this needs a very windy day and an exposed site to work. Named after the Greek god of the wind, these harps are usually made from a wooden box and strings stretched between two bridges. This activity uses a Read more…
The listening devices on these pages are a great way of getting people to explore hearing. By playing with the ambient sound, they create a starting point for talking about sound and hearing. They’re especially useful for science shows and fairs where it’s really noisy and so other acoustic demos Read more…
Vegetables can make remarkable musical instruments. Students are challenged to make instruments and explore the science of sound. It gives students a chance to tackle a creative acoustic engineering problem of how to work with imperfect materials. It can also be the starting point for exploring how sound is made, resonance and analysis Read more…