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Sound Detective
Find ten everyday sounds and describe what you hear. A small adventure for curious listeners of all ages.
Listen a little closer
There’s a world
in every sound.
Explore how sound works, how we learned to record it, and the radio waves that brought us together.
From a needle in a groove to a voice across the airwaves.
The sound lab
Make a little noise.
Move the dial. Discover pitch.
Low · 80 HzHigh · 2,000 Hz
Sound is off. Start with your device volume low.
Stops automatically after 30 seconds. Pitch demonstration, not a hearing test.
Follow your curiosity
Good stories begin with listening.
01 / SOUND
Why does an echo happen?
A returning wave, a distant wall and the tiny delay your ears can notice.
Take a closer look →02 / RECORDINGFrom grooves to digital
Meet the inventions that let us keep a moment and play it again.
Take a closer look →03 / RADIOA voice across the air
How invisible waves turned the world into a listening room.
Take a closer look →A few turning points
How we learned to keep sound.
1877
The phonograph
Edison records and plays back sound.
1948
The long-playing record
More music on a single vinyl disc.
1963
The compact cassette
Recording becomes more portable.
1982
The compact disc
Digital audio comes to the living room.
Useful things, thoughtfully chosen
Build your listening corner.
Start with what you own. When you’re ready to explore equipment, our guide explains what to look for.
LISTEN
Headphones
Comfort, connections and a quiet moment to hear the details.
Take a closer look →RECORDMicrophones
A simple way to preserve a voice, an idea or a family story.
Take a closer look →DISCOVERTurntables
Understand the basics before giving your records another spin.
Take a closer look →Our guide contains Amazon affiliate links. Qualifying purchases may earn us a commission.
Free to explore
Take your curiosity offline.
Two simple printables for a little everyday listening. Free PDFs, with no checkout or email sign-up.
LISTEN & REFLECT / ONE PAGE
A Little Listening Journal
Notice the details in your surroundings, music or a radio programme. Use five prompts to record your discoveries.
Print for personal or classroom use. No special equipment needed.
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