Science of Sound
In this session, students learned the basics of accordions, how to play them, and learned the science behind sound. Frank Busso Jr., Director of Titano Accordions North America, showed students the various parts that compose accordions, explaining how each reed vibrates to create sound. Reeds of different sizes generate different sounds. Once students were familiar with accordions, Joan Sommers, Professor Emeritus of the University of Missouri Kansas City, Conservatory of Music provided an introductory session on how to play the accordion. Lastly, Peter Godart, Ph.D. candidate at Massachusetts Institute of Technology and Co-Director of Space for Action, explained the basics of what sound is and how sound differs on Mars.
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Timestamps:
0:23 – Introduction
3:02 – Mary Ann Covone, President of the Accordionists & Teachers Guild International demonstrating the sound and vibrations of several instruments.
12:07 – Frank Busso Jr., director of Titano Accordions North America showing the parts of an accordion and sound reeds makes.
26:02 – Joan Sommers, Professor Emeritus of the University of Missouri Kansas City, Conservatory of Music provided an introductory session on how to play the accordion.
1:02:40 – Peter Godart, a Ph.D. candidate at Massachusetts Institute of Technology and Co-Director of Space for Action, explained the basics of what sound is and how sound differs on Mars.