Peer reviewed
Direct linkERIC Number: EJ765726
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2007-Apr
Pages: 5
Abstractor: Author
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ISSN: ISSN-1072-0839
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Guitars, Violins, and Geometric Sequences
Barger, Rita; Haehl, Martha
Mathematics Teaching in the Middle School, v12 n8 p462-466 Apr 2007
This article describes middle school mathematics activities that relate measurement, ratios, and geometric sequences to finger positions or the placement of frets on stringed musical instruments. (Contains 2 figures and 2 tables.)
Descriptors: Mathematical Concepts, Musical Instruments, Geometric Concepts, Mathematics Activities, Middle Schools, Student Motivation, Music Theory, Correlation
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Publication Type: Guides - Classroom - Teacher; Journal Articles
Education Level: Middle Schools
Audience: Teachers
Language: English
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