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When the length of a vibrating string is shortened, the pitch of the sound produced increases, resulting in a higher frequency. Conversely, when the string is lengthened, the pitch decreases, leading to a lower frequency. This relationship is due to the fact that shorter strings vibrate faster, while longer strings vibrate more slowly. Thus, the pitch is inversely related to the length of the string.

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How do you change the pitch of the note?

You change the pitch by lengthening or shortening the vibrating string, or column of air that is producing the sound. Can be done by fingers against a string (stringed instruments), plucking or hammering shorter or longer strings (piano/harpsichord/harp) opening or covering holes (woodwinds) or changing the length of tubing (brass instruments).