This is from a conversation over Facebook with my friend, Adam who has a BA in Music Education. I found it really interesting even if it was just a peek into the music world with math-colored glasses on. It makes me want to explore math-music.
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What kind of math does music use?
Everyday Variables
Have you ever asked the question “when am I ever going to use math in my life”? Seriously, when do you use mathematics outside the classroom?
“Slice It!”: A Very Addictive Game
Suppose you have a circle and you have to cut the circle into 4 regions of equal area with only 3 cuts. Where do you place the lines? Is there an exact strategy or is it a manner of approximation. Either way, it’s not as easy as one might think and yet the game is tantalizingly fun.
