Rubber–Band Banjos and a Java Jive Bass: Projects and Activities on the Science of Music and Sound - Softcover

Sabbeth, Alex

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0471156752 ISBN 13: 9780471156758

Publisher: Jossey Bass, 1997

Synopsis

Tune up and tune in to the wonderful world of music and sound!

Make a hip–hoppin′ java jive bass out of an old coffee can. Put on your homemade tuxedo and conduct your own orchestra. Those are just some of the fun projects and activities you′ll enjoy as you discover the mysteries and melodies behind the science of music and sound.

Learn how sounds are made, and how we hear them. Find out how your favorite instruments actually make music. You can even create your own electronic music studio.

Step–by–step instructions and illustrations guide you through dozens of projects and experiments. From a French horn made from a shower hose to a xylophone made from an egg carton and some household wrenches, Rubber–Band Banjos and a Java Jive Bass makes you part of the coolest band in town!

About this title

From the Author:

I'm thrilled by the enthusiastic responses to my new book!
We are planning workshops for kids at the UC Berkeley family science center. They're interested in our computer arts and crafts book, Kids' Computer Creations, published by Williamson, too. These books make learning about science and computers fun. Imagine what it's like when a Nobel prize winner (William Lipscomb) says your book is a "fine piece of work, quite an achievement...)Thanks, and keep in touch with us!

About the Author:

ALEX SABBETH studied science and music at Yale. After playing violin in several symphony orchestras, he moved to Oregon with his wife, Carol. There, they present programs that help teachers and children use computers creatively.

About this edition

• Publisher: Jossey Bass
• Publication date: 1997
• ISBN 10: 0471156752
• ISBN 13: 9780471156758
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 112