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Pitch is based upon vibrations, the longer the distance between wavelengths, the deeper the note is. If you ever listen to a Tuba play a very low note, you can hear the 'Waves'. So, the longer the bar is, the longer the wavelength of the vibration when you hit it.

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Q: Why do notes from xylophone bars become lower when the bars become longer?
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