Unit 1 Real-World Unit Projects
Problem Solving in Music: Music to My Ears
Task | Process | Guidance | Resources | Conclusion
Task
- Research Pythagoras' findings about music, notes and frequency, and harmony. At the end, you will gather all of the knowledge you have gained about notes and frequency to write your own music. Then write a report explaining how your music is harmonious.
- Create a presentation to explain your findings.
Process
1a. Use the Internet to research how Pythagoras' findings effected music. Include information about frequencies, tones, and harmony.
1b. Create your own piece of music based on your knowledge of notes and frequency. It should be around 1-2 minutes long.
2. At the end, prepare a presentation that includes your piece of music and a one page report of how your music is harmonious.
Guidance
1a. Use the internet and other resources to find information about Pythagoras. Remember to think of the math aspect of the music while you are researching.
1b. Be creative when writing your own music but keep in mind what you have learned!
2. Your presentation can be one of these examples:
- a PowerPoint® presentation,
- a poster board presentation,
- a brochure, and
- a magazine/newspaper article.
Resources
Use the internet to research key words such as Pythagoras, geometry and harmony.
Conclusion
We hope you enjoyed your journey through music. Now that you are finally back in the moment, what were your impressions of dear friend Pythagoras? He was quite a remarkable man! And to think that he and other ancient Greeks discovered so much of the mathematics we know today without the aid of a computer!