How to Cut Metal to Produce Specific Musical Notes?

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Homework Statement

What I want to do is have a piece of metal, then determine the length to cut it to produce the note Middle C, and so on for an octave (exclude sharps and flats). So pretty much a xylophone made from scratch.

Homework Equations

v = f(lambda)

The Attempt at a Solution

I just randomly cut the metal, and it sounds nowhere near the real notes I'm trying to achieve. I know I need to find out the wavelength, but I have no idea how to calculate the frequency without a frequency meter.

 

[Nate810]

I have a calculator, but I don't know how to use it to calculate the wavelength/frequency. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

 

[ogb p]

I would suggest using the equation v = f(lambda) to calculate the wavelength for each note. This equation relates the speed of sound (v) to the frequency (f) and wavelength (lambda) of a sound wave. By doing some research on the speed of sound and the desired frequencies for each note, you can calculate the corresponding wavelength and then cut the metal to that length. It may also be helpful to consult a music theory or acoustics resource to determine the exact frequencies for each note in an octave. Additionally, experimenting with different lengths and adjusting as needed may also be necessary to achieve the desired sound. Good luck with your homemade xylophone!