Yesterday, we spent the morning learning about and coming to understand the music of the harp. We learned about the science and mathematics of harp music, and had the opportunity to learn some simple melodies that we all played together on small harps.
The program was brought to us by Holly's Harps, and it was excellent. Here are some extra credit questions that you may answer if you are interested. Completion of this "extra" work can earn you 20 points extra credit in all three of my classes.
Extra Credit Assignment --
1. Show a drawing of how the air pressure cycles when a harp string is plucked.
2. Is the note that you illustrated a high note or a low note? How can you tell?
3. Draw a picture of a VERY LOW note.
4. What is the function of the resonator box on the harp?
5. What is the relationship between the length of the harp string and the note that it plays?
6. What are the two reasons / advantages to the triangular shape of the harp?
7. What 3 materials are used to make the strings for a large (concert size) harp?
8. What is the meaning of the Italian word, "glissando?"
9. Draw and color a picture of yourself playing the harp.
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