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How Does Temperature Affect the Pitch of a Violin's Strings?

CSEF · 2006 Physics & Astronomy

Aaron G. Chen · Muir (John) Middle School, Burbank

Overview

Objectives/Goals This experiment specifically tested how temperature affects a violin's pitch. Methods/Materials In the experiment, a perfectly tuned violin was put into a 30 cubic meter room which was heated to the temperatures of 20, 22.5, 25, and 30 degrees Celsius. For each trial, the violin's pitch was measured in cents using a Seiko tuner after an hour. Results In this experiment, as temperature increased, the pitch increased. Conclusions/Discussion From the experiment, temperature is directly related to a violin's pitch.

Summary statement

My project is about how temperature can affect a violin's pitch.

Help received

My teacher reviewed and graded all of my written work.

Competition history

  • CSEF 2006 Physics & Astronomy · Entry J1503

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