Edison Sound Recording


Edison Standard Cyliner Player

Cylinder Records

In 1877, Thomas Edsion found a way to record sound on a tin-foil cylinder. A few years later, Chichester A. Bell and Charles Sumner Tainter developed a wax cylinder. In 1887, Edison continued working on his phonograph using wax cyliders. The phonograph became a popular form of entertainment. Cylinder records were produced until 1929.

Listen to the words in Every Little Bit Added to What You've Got Makes Just a Little Bit More by Collins and Harlan.

Carnegie is mentioned in the song? Do you know who Andrew Carnegie was? See the PBS Website below to learn about his impact on America.

The Richest Man in the World: Andrew Carnegie

Now, listen to the song again. Identify ideas that relate to Andrew Carnegie.

Archives:

January 2004
February 2004
March 2004
April 2004
May 2004
June 2004
July 2004
August 2004
September 2004
October 2004
November 2004
December 2004

2003
2005


Home Curriculum Ideas Research Tools Treasure Hunts Web Projects How To's Web Links Cyberbee Articles Postcards About Cyberbee
Updated May 1, 2004
© 1996 - 2004 Linda C. Joseph
All Rights Reserved
All CyberBee Graphics are Trademarked

Graphics by
Darlene Vanasco/Creative Director
Erika Taguchi/Designer & Illustrator
Hosting Provided by Iwaynet