May 01, 2024  
OHIO University Undergraduate Catalog 2018-19 
    
OHIO University Undergraduate Catalog 2018-19 [Archived Catalog]

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T3 4155 - Music Instruments and Physics


Review of the basic physical principles of sound production, musical sounds and hearing. The more common musical wind instruments are examined using the physical principles developed in the first part of the course. Modern instrument size, shape and construction materials are explored. In the second half of the course, students will build simple musical instruments based on calculations made in class. They learn to play their instruments and evaluate their musical qualities.

Credit Hours: 3
General Education Code: 3
Repeat/Retake Information: May be retaken two times excluding withdrawals, but only last course taken counts.
Lecture/Lab Hours: 3.0 lecture
Grades: Eligible Grades: A-F,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I



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