The Pi Song celebrates Pi. Pi is a mathematical constant that relates the circumference of a circle to its diameter.http://www.piday.org/ Pi songs usually use part of the number of pi in the text of the song, quoting many digits past the fifth decimal place.
There are many versions of this song in different genres, from rap, rock, country, and folk music. There truly is a Pi Song for everyone no matter his or her taste in music. This page features a song done to the tune of ‘American Pie’ as well as one done as a rap version. These songs can help teach students about Pi.
On this page, visitors can listen to Pi songs and find some related links.
What is Pi Anyways?
The mathematical constant pi (π) is defined as the ratio of a circle's circumference to its diameter. It is also the ratio between a circle's area and its radius squared. It is approximately equal to 3.14159, but has been calculated to over one trillion digits with the help of a computer.
Featured Video the Pi Song
Here is a short video with the Pi song and the lyrics done to the tune of American Pie.
Pi Day
Pi Day is a holiday that celebrates the mathematical constant, Pi (π). It is celebrated on March 14 because the first three digits of Pi are 3.14 Pi Jokes are traditionally told on Pi Day. You can celebrate this day with parties as some schools do or you can sing a Pi song like the ones on this page.
On March 11, 2009, the House of Representatives passed a resolution making March 14th officially National Pi Day.http://news.cnet.com/8301-13578_3-10194354-38.html
Featured Video Pi Song Rap Version
Pi Songs to Teach
Parents as well as teachers can use these Pi songs to teach a child exactly what Pi is. It makes learning fun and when children have fun they stay focused on the tasks they retain more information. On the internet, there is a wide variety of these songs available while some are appropriate for children not all of them are.