Tune in to today’s SUMM Math in Real Life topic! Revolved around musical instruments and the ratios behind neighboring notes. With this knowledge, we hope by the time summer hits you or a friend can bring this discussion to an event like Seattle’s @capitolhillblockparty

Tune in to today’s SUMM Math in Real Life topic! Revolved around musical instruments and the ratios behind neighboring notes. With this knowledge, we hope by the time summer hits you or a friend can bring this discussion to an event like Seattle’s @capitolhillblockparty

Tune in to today’s SUMM Math in Real Life topic! Revolved around musical instruments and the ratios behind neighboring notes. With this knowledge, we hope by the time summer hits you or a friend can bring this discussion to an event like Seattle’s @capitolhillblockparty

Tune in to today’s SUMM Math in Real Life topic! Revolved around musical instruments and the ratios behind neighboring notes. With this knowledge, we hope by the time summer hits you or a friend can bring this discussion to an event like Seattle’s @capitolhillblockparty

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