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Take On Technology: Musical Instruments

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Take On Technology

Musical Instruments

Season 1 | Episode 8 | ABC | December 1, 2013

Design and technologies

Critical thinking

Classification: General

Music may be the elixir of life, but just how do instruments make sounds? Spurred by Dodly's mission to come up with sound effects for Flyn's adventure story, we begin by looking at some common household objects that can be used to make sounds.

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Music may be the elixir of life, but just how do instruments make sounds? Spurred by Dodly's mission to come up with sound effects for Flyn's adventure story, we begin by looking at some common household objects that can be used to make sounds.

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Flynn and Dudley tell a story while using a variety of materials to create sound effects.

Flynn and Dudley's sound effect story

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Flynn and Dudley tell a story while using a variety of materials to create sound effects.

Jerome demonstrates his handmade percussion instruments and the sounds they make

Handmade percussion instruments

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Jerome demonstrates his handmade percussion instruments and the sounds they make

Learn how various household items can be used to make sound effects. Guess the animal by didgeridoo sounds.

Making sound effects

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An overview of the different types of musical instruments and how they work.

Musical instruments and how they work

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An overview of the different types of musical instruments and how they work.

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