Friday, November 4, 2011: 12:30 PM-2:00 PM
Aztec (Albuquerque Convention Center)
Lead Speaker:
Kalle V. Jorgensen
Participants will learn how math, science, music, and history intertwined in developing our modern musical scale. Trace the scale's roots to discoveries made by the Pythagorean school of philosophy, and use the math and a few common objects to build your own one-stringed, guitar-like instrument.
Presentation Format: 6-8 Gallery Workshop
Grade Band Audience: 9 to 12, 6 to 8