How do stringed instruments make sounds?

Brains On! Science podcast for kids

American Public Media

Kids & Family, Education For Kids

4.4 • 13.5K Ratings

🗓️ 7 May 2024

⏱️ 28 minutes

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Summary

Have you ever wondered why a guitar sounds different from a violin? Or why a banjo is twangy and a cello is mellow? Then this episode is for you!

Join Molly and co-host Ellie as they explore the ear-tickling world of string sounds! Together, they’ll learn about sound waves, and visit the Brains On instrument petting zoo, where they'll learn about all the amazing sounds that stringed instruments can make. Plus, a shiny new mystery sound!

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0:00.0	Today's episode is sponsored by Green Light. Did you know that 27 states don't require a personal
0:06.4	finance course for students even though teens score an average of 64% on the National
0:12.2	Financial Literacy Test? Let's make a difference. 64% on the national financial literacy test?
0:14.0	Let's make a difference.
0:16.0	Our friends at Million, Basilian, and Green Light are hitting the road visiting schools
0:20.2	to teach important lessons on financial literacy.
0:23.0	It's all the fun of the podcast, but now live and interactive.
0:27.0	Million Bazillion Live is in partnership with Green Light, the Money App for Kids and Teens.
0:32.0	Learn more about Green Light at greenlight. Greenlight. Light, the Money App for Kids and Teens.
0:32.6	Learn more about Green Light at greenlight.com
0:35.1	slash million.
0:36.5	That's Green Light.com slash million.
0:39.7	You're listening to Brainson,
0:41.5	where we're serious about being curious. Brainson, where we're serious about being curious.
0:44.0	Brainson is supported in part by a grant from the National Science Foundation.
0:51.0	Hey Mark here with with Ellie.
0:53.4	Hi everyone.
0:54.4	Normally it would be Molly and our wonderful co-host
0:56.1	Ellie who would start the show, but
0:58.4	Ellie just arrived at Brainson HQ and Molly is nowhere to be found.
1:03.0	Yeah, so we're going to find her.
1:05.0	We already search all of her regular spots.
	...

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