Musical Instrument Blog #2

1. How is sound produced by this instrument (now that you know more about sound, please try to refer specifically to the energy transfer and vibrations)?

The viola vibrates to produce sound waves. Without energy there wouldn't be any sound. The bow vibrates the strings to produce sound.

2. Based on your understanding, how are you changing the pitch? What physical characteristics are important in this instrument?
We change the pitch my changing the frequency.

3. What materials will you actually be using for your instrument and why? How will you play your instrument? What is your plan for constructing the instrument?
I will play the instrument with a bow and arrow. I'm going to cut out the shape of it and place the piece together.

4. What outstanding questions do you still have?
None.