Submitted by: Vineth
Read their cover letter:
“Have you ever wondered how a piano creates such beautiful music? Keys to the Sound Within explores the science behind the sound, showing how physics plays a central role in every note. When a piano key is pressed, it causes a string to vibrate, producing a sound wave at a specific frequency. That frequency depends on three key factors: the string’s length, thickness (mass per unit length), and tension.
Longer, thicker strings with less tension produce lower notes, while shorter, thinner strings with more tension produce higher notes. These changes across the piano create the full range of frequencies (pitches) that we hear.
This project demonstrates how changes in physical properties translate directly into musical pitch. It connects music with physics, offering a deeper understanding of how instruments work. With Keys to the Sound Within, we discover that music isn’t just created—it’s engineered through physics.”