Benjamin Franklin's Armonica

Franklin's Glass armonica author Vince Flango

Today’s Topic: The Glass Armonica

Did you know....

In 1758, Benjamin Franklin, was inspired to make his glass armonica after seeing water-filled wine glasses played in England!

Today’s Activity: Play a virtual armonica or Listen as a glass armonica is played

Play a virtual armonica here 

Watch a variety of videos of people playing the glass armonica here

Question of the day:

Besides being an inventor, what else is Ben Franklin famous for?

Learn more:

Ben Franklin and the Glass Armonica

Read about the history of the glass armonica and see pictures of the original instrument

PBS: Ben Franklin

Find out who Ben Franklin was and what his accomplishments were

The Autobiography of Benjamin Franklin
Read Ben's autobiography, chapter by chapter, on line

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