Instructional Video

Can You Guess This Note? Perfect Pitch and Physics

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Whether you are musically inclined or not, people with perfect pitch are fascinating! Is it a skill that anyone can learn? Young virtuosos explore the meaning of perfect pitch using a video from the Physics Girl playlist. Topics include the difference between perfect pitch and relative pitch, as well as how frequency and timbre determine how we perceive a note.

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CCSS: Adaptable
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Instructional Ideas
  • Use the video to add a fun touch to a frequency lesson
  • Do your pupils have perfect pitch? Try an online test that plays short, common tunes 
Classroom Considerations
  • Turn on the subtitles to help the class follow along, as there are a number of music references that may not be familiar to them
  • This video is hosted on YouTube
Pros
  • Contains great examples that illustrate the connections between music and frequency
  • The video takes a creative approach to learning about the differences in sounds various instruments produce 
Cons
  • None
Common Core