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Instruments without a pickup have sounding boards (piano, guitar) or pipes (xylophones), or any other assortment of objects which resonate at the same frequency as the note played, but with a higher amplitude (volume).

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How do string instruments make sound?

Different string instruments have different ways to make sound. Pianos hit the strings with a felt covered "Hammer", a Guitar creates a sound when the guitar player plucks a string. Either way, each string instrument makes sound by the vibration of the string.


Does sound make vibration or does vibration make sound?

Vibrations cause sounds. A sound wave is the vibration of the air around whatever is "causing" the sound (aka, whatever is causing the vibration--a guitar string, vocal cords, the mechanics of a stereo, etc).


What causes a guitar to have sound?

The strings that are on the guitar make the sound play. If you think about it, almost every instrument something vibrates to make a sound. In a saxophone, when you blow into the mouthpiece, it makes the reed move. When you hit a violin, it causes the string to move.


How does the saxophone make noise?

The player blows air over the reed, causing it to vibrate and buzz...The reed produces a sound/vibration, which then spreads down the instrument, and resonates...The sound, amplified, comes out the bell.


What is the reason that instruments make sound?

Sound itself is vibrations in the air that are perceived as sound by the ear. Instruments are created as vehicles for the generation and amplification of those vibrations. When one hits a drum, the head of the drum vibrates, causing vibrations in the air that are perceived by the ear as sound. If you place your hand on the drumhead to stop the vibrations, the sound stops. When one plays a trombone, his lips buzz (vibrate) into the mouthpiece and that sound is amplified by resonance within the instrument. When a guitar string is plucked, the vibration of the string causes vibrations in the air that are perceived as sound.

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How do string instruments make sound?

Different string instruments have different ways to make sound. Pianos hit the strings with a felt covered "Hammer", a Guitar creates a sound when the guitar player plucks a string. Either way, each string instrument makes sound by the vibration of the string.


Does sound make vibration or does vibration make sound?

Vibrations cause sounds. A sound wave is the vibration of the air around whatever is "causing" the sound (aka, whatever is causing the vibration--a guitar string, vocal cords, the mechanics of a stereo, etc).


How does a bee make its sound?

the vibration of its wings make the sound.(buzzz)


How else can you make sound?

by vibration


Describe what must happen to make a sound?

sound is simply the vibration of air molecules. so, sound occurs whenever air molecules are vibrated. but in order for us as humans to hear that sound, the air molecules have to vibrate within a certain frequency range


How do brass players make their sound?

Brass players make sound by buzzing their lips into a mouthpiece attached to the instrument. The vibration of the lips creates sound waves that resonate through the instrument, producing a rich tone. By changing the tension and speed of their buzzing lips, players can produce different pitches and dynamics.


What causes a guitar to have sound?

The strings that are on the guitar make the sound play. If you think about it, almost every instrument something vibrates to make a sound. In a saxophone, when you blow into the mouthpiece, it makes the reed move. When you hit a violin, it causes the string to move.


How do all instruments make their sound?

by vibration


How is the cello played?

When a rosined bow is pulled across the strings, the string vibrates. That vibration creates a resonant vibration through the body of the instrument, causing that beautiful sound. By using the left hand the musician would press on specific strings to make the pitch / sound differ.


How does the saxophone make noise?

The player blows air over the reed, causing it to vibrate and buzz...The reed produces a sound/vibration, which then spreads down the instrument, and resonates...The sound, amplified, comes out the bell.


How does your voice make sound?

vibration in the voice box


Can you make sounds with no vibration?

No; sound comes from vibrations.