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The Dinh Pa: A Multidisciplinary Learning Adventure

Explore the intersection of physics, music, mathematics, and engineering through the creation of The Dinh Pa, a unique instrument designed by a collaborative team. Dive into the process, results, and future work of this innovative project that combines traditional Vietnamese music with modern design concepts. Witness the successful learning experience and impactful outcomes achieved with this project.

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The Dinh Pa: A Multidisciplinary Learning Adventure

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  1. The Dinh PaA Multidisciplinary Learning Tool Paul French, SUNY College at Oneonta Tim Ploss, SUNY College at Oneonta Julie Arrighi, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute

  2. Overview • The Disciplines and the Structure of the Project • The Dinh Pa • Physics Analysis • Results

  3. Multidisciplinary • Music and Instrument Design • Mathematics • Engineering • Physics/Acoustics

  4. The Traditional vs. The Oneonta Dinh Pa • Vietnamese • Bamboo • Pentatonic • Strapped together with twine • PVC pipe • Chromatic • Wood frame • Longest pipe-306 cm • Height 170 cm • Width-230 cm • Weight-220lbs

  5. Music & Instrument Design • Interest • Aesthetic judgment • Practical decisions

  6. Mathematics • FFT

  7. Low Frequency vs. High Frequency

  8. Mathematics • FFT • Differential Equations

  9. EngineeringErgonomics, Durability, Cost, Portability, Aesthetic Factors, Safety … • Background Research • Grant Proposal • Prototypes and Testing • Pipe factors • Mallet • Stand

  10. The construction…

  11. EngineeringErgonomics, Durability, Cost, Portability, Aesthetic Factors, Safety … • Background Research • Grant Proposal • Prototypes and Testing • Pipe factors • Mallet • Stand • Final Product

  12. “The Dinh PaJama’s”

  13. Physics • Standing Wave λ=2L • λf=v • End Correction L’ = L+ 2e • Levine and Schwinger (Phys. Rev. Feb. 1948), e = 0.6133r • Our results e = 0.5295 r • Speed of Sound

  14. Summary • Successful learning experience • Good instrument and design process • Results • End Correction: 13% or 4% • Speed of Sound: 0.5%

  15. Future Work • Check calibration of tuner • Adjust for thermometer lag • Collect data over a wider temperature range • Redesign Mallet

  16. Thank you! • The SUNY College at Oneonta Foundation, Inc., and the Committee on Research • Al Read, Steven Button • Physics 204 honors students: Neville Campbell, John Collins, Sushrut Patil, Carolyn Bauer, Tom Davis, Erik Rockwell • Work Study Students: Melissa Stanley, Elizabeth Tolley, Patrick Cole • Pie in the Sky, Farmhouse Restaurant

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