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EPISODE · Apr 29, 2025 · 8 MIN

The Mystery of the Musical Strings

from STEM with Dr. Owl · host Orbital Owl

🎸 Ever wonder why strumming a guitar can sound happy one moment and sad the next? 🤔 Join Detective Emma and the wise Dr. Owl on a super fun musical mystery! They become sound detectives to investigate why different guitar chords make such different sounds. Get ready to discover exciting clues about how guitar strings vibrate (wiggle!) to make sound, how pressing down on frets changes the string length to make pitch go higher (squeaky mouse!) or lower (big bear!), and how mixing these notes together creates amazing music! Perfect for curious kids aged 5-9 who love music, science, and solving puzzles. Tune in to learn the amazing STEM behind your favorite songs!   Please also follow us on instagram for cool updates: linktr.ee/stem_with_dr_owl   #Guitar #ScienceForKids #STEM #Podcast #Music #Sound

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