Search for Science Fair Projects

1000 Science Fair Projects with Complete Instructions

Music Science Fair Project

Drumstick Rebound Experiment

Medium
Drumstick Rebound Experiment | Science Fair Projects | STEM Projects
Let's find out which drumstick produces the highest rebound when it hits a snare drum. We'll use a video camera to measure the rebound height and plot the results on graph paper.

Hypothesis

The hypothesis is that the drumsticks that are made from oak and hickory will produce higher rebounds as compared to those that are made from titanium and aluminium.

Method & Materials

You will set up the experiment with a video camera, drumstick and graph paper in a straight line to measure the rebound height. You will also need a snare drum, a pulley with a string, a stand to support the drumsticks, and a weight that weighs 1 kilogramme.
You will need a pair of titanium drumsticks (17 inches long, 0.625 inches in diameter), a pair of aluminum drumsticks (17 inches long, 0.625 inches diameter), a pair of hickory drumsticks (17 inches long, 0.625inches in diameter), and a pair of oak drumsticks (17 inches long, 0.625 inches in diameter).

Results

The results show that the wooden drumsticks made from hickory and oak have a higher rebound than those made from titanium and aluminum.

Why do this project?

This science project is interesting because it allows us to compare the rebound of different types of drumsticks and see which one produces the highest rebound.

Also Consider

Experiment variations to consider include using weights of different weights, different types of drums, and drumsticks that are made of different thickness.

Full project details

You can find additional information and details for this science fair project here. Have fun exploring!
Share this Science Project:

Related Science Fair Project Ideas

Music and Sleep: A Science Fair Project
Does music help children fall asleep faster? Find out in this science fair project!
Medium
Finger Length Comparison
Do violinists have longer fingers than non-violinists? Find out in this science project!
Medium
Are Persistence and Competition Mutually Inclusive?
Can you be persistent without being competitive? Find out in this science project!
Medium
Share this Science Project: