The Mechanics of Music with Dr. Shini Somara

05/09/23 • 30 min

How does sound work? How does a melody travel through a wire or translate into grooves on a record? Kyne is joined by Dr. Shini Somara, a mechanical engineer, who teaches us about the physics of sound, how musical notes work, and why music speaks to our souls.

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