Math & Music is an integrated study of the development of mathematics and the application of mathematical concepts to the physics of music. Students will learn a wide range of information from the history of math, to the anatomy of the ear, to how sound waves are processed, to music from around the world. Topics include arithmetic review, abacus, tallies, ancient number systems, primes, ratios, duplication, angles and triangles, areas, and Pythagorean theorem. Math & Music specifically relates math to music in lessons on musical scales, harmony, and the physics of music. Other music topics include Music Around the World, Music Through Time, Physics of Sound, and How We Hear.

These subjects appeal to all learning abilities and styles using a combination visual learning, narrated and interactive lessons, assigned readings, final on-screen challenges, and Internet projects.

Several interactive, self-paced lessons explore:

the musical scale as it relates to ratios
harmony and its relation to the physics of a vibrating string
physics of sound and how we hear
and ancient number systems as the basis for understanding number theory

Students are also introduced to a variety of musical styles from various cultures.

Features Include...

18 full colored narrated multimedia exercises
management system and tools for tracking multiple students
problems, hands-on projects and study questions
audio glossary and vocabulary
assessments and instant analysis
progress reports
access to recommended web sites for further study