Electromagnetic energy travels through space in the form of electrical and magnetic waves.
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Rock and Roll Energy
All music is a study in physics; from the vibration in a singer's vocal cords, to the resonance of vibrating air in a violin, to the electrical signals from a computer that become a hip-hop beat. The electric guitar takes the cake, converting one type of energy into another, amplifying an electrical signal, and converting the energy back to sound. Learn how a simple strum turns into a booming electric guitar sound in the module below.
The Marvelous Music Machine
An Asheville musician/inventor/entrepreneur develops a device transforming how the acoustic guitar physically makes sounds. Called an acoustic synthesizer, it alters how the strings vibrate, adding nearly 100 new sounds to the instrument.
Practice Makes Perfect
Practice, practice, practice. Why practice guitar?
I started taking music lessons when I was eight-years-old. Throughout elementary school, middle school and into high school marching band, I played several instruments, including the accordion (yes, accordion!), drums, bells and vibraphone.