The science of sound at the Durango Discovery Museum is just one of many weekly stage demonstrations that provide the opportunity for inquisitive minds to get a little hands-on experience. Here, a small group of kiddos dive into the physical properties of sound by creating noise vibrations with various instruments. With the guidance of lively demonstrators like intern Potassium Kate, there is a full spectrum of knowledge to be explored.
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- William Reynolds gets a chance to play the guitar.
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- The “wave machine” demonstrates how waves of sound ripple through the air.
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- Gillian Reynolds ponders the sound dynamics of a kazoo.
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- Choosing different noise makers with the help of educator, Potassium Kate.
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- William Reynolds examines the inside of a wind tube.
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