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Sound: Changing Pitch - Playing the Guitar
This short video creatively demonstrates changes in pitch by playing the same piece of music on a range of stringed instruments. A musician tries to mimic the sound of a bear's footsteps. The pitch of a small guitar is too high, but Key Stage Two students can learn how the longer strings of a bass guitar make a lower, more bear-like sound. The clip is designed to be used as a starter and ends with a question designed to promote a primary classroom discussion on sound and pitch.
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