Learning Mission

Standing Wave Visualizer

Choose a harmonic, watch the string move, locate the still nodes, and listen to the matching tone.

Sound starts only when you press the button. Keep the volume comfortable.

String fixed at both ends

StringNodeAntinode
Fixed endFixed end
Harmonic1st
Nodes2
Antinodes1
Fundamental220 Hz
Sounding tone220 Hz

Experiment with the string

Select a pattern, then adjust how it looks and sounds.

220 Hz
Lower pitchHigher pitch
60%
SmallerLarger
Normal
SlowerFaster