Demonstrating Resonance with Chladni Figures - Christmas Lectures with Charles Taylor

Charles Taylor recreates the famous Chadni figures and shows how vibrating plates are used to make music in various instruments. Watch the full third lecture of the series: Charles Taylor gave the 1989 Christmas Lectures “Exploring Music“ about how science and music are often treated as separate subjects but one can often say a lot about the other. His third lecture, where this clip is from, explores how flat plates and hollow bodies work to create and amplify music. Watch the full series: The Ri is on Twitter: and Facebook: and Tumblr: Our editorial policy: Subscribe for the latest science videos: