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DCS# 3D40.15NWU# S-18Location:    7 B 2
title: Tuned Sticks
aka: musical sticks

Description:
    Sticks have a tunded sound when dropped on the table top and allowed to bounce and vibrate.   The set presents an octave.
     The two extreme sticks present a paradox. When compared, the thicker sounds higher than the thinner, but when played in sequence, it fits in as the higher sound.  This shows that harmonics play a role in the perception of pitch.
   
Question:
   What is the difference between sticks?

Would this work on the moon?
pix of set up