Hi friends, before we dive into today's episode, I want to encourage you to check out our

Kids Poetry Special on the Slowdown.

We made five fabulous episodes featuring cool young poets, word games, and awesome conversation

with award-winning author and host, Major Jackson.

The episode started on May 8th and ran until May 12th, and you can find them by searching

for the Slowdown wherever you get your podcasts.

We had a blast learning from kids who write, rhyme, and sing about their lives, and we think

you will too.

Again, search for the Slowdown wherever you listen to podcasts.

You're listening to Brains On from American Public Media, who are serious about being curious.

I'm Molly Bloom, and today's episode is all about the sound you're hearing behind

my voice, the piano.

We started thinking about pianos thanks to a question that came in from Seila.

I'm 8 years old, and I live in Quincy, Massachusetts.

My question is, how does the piano make sound?

I asked this question because I'm learning how to play the piano.

That's awesome, Seila.

I started taking piano lessons in third grade, and many years later, playing piano is still

one of my favorite things to do.

I think you're going to be happy if you stick with it.

Brains On producer Mark Sanchez joined me on a hunt for the answer to your question.

Hey Molly.

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