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Level 1: Foundations · Lesson 3 of 22
How Sound Works
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What you'll learn
Frequency, amplitude, and why understanding waves makes you a better engineer. Sound is vibration described by frequency and amplitude.
Key takeaways
- Frequency = pitch, measured in Hz
- Amplitude = loudness, measured in dB
- Human hearing: ~20 Hz to 20 kHz
- Sound begins with vibration moving through air.
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- A quiz to check your understanding
- Teach-back grading with personal feedback
- Ear training for beginners
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