The Mathematics of Music
Image Left: The first 16 harmonics, with frequencies and log frequencies illustrating mathematical principles of music.
Web Resources
AMS - American Musical Society - Mathematics and Music
Golden number.net - Music, Fibonacci & Phi
The Magical Mathematics of Music
Music and Euclid's Algorithm
Projects and Activities
Water Glass Xylophone (multi-age flexible: older students can record volume of water used, describe pitch of sound vibration etc. both of which are related to math)
20 DIY MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS FOR KIDS TO MAKE AND PLAY - kids can create their own favorite musical instruments and do a concert. Journal about math connections related to their musical instruments and any music they write and play.
AHC Arts & Crafts - A GIANT list of musical instruments you can choose from to make
20 DIY MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS FOR KIDS TO MAKE AND PLAY - kids can create their own favorite musical instruments and do a concert. Journal about math connections related to their musical instruments and any music they write and play.
AHC Arts & Crafts - A GIANT list of musical instruments you can choose from to make
Main Lesson Videos
The below video features a series narrated and produced by Howard Goodall. Howard Goodall is a famous English Composer and song writer. You can have a look at Howard's other impressive works and accomplishments from his website here.
Informative Videos