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The Science of String Instruments

Author : Thomas D. Rossing
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
ISBN 13 : 1441971106
Total Pages : 469 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (419 download)

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Download or read book The Science of String Instruments written by Thomas D. Rossing and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2010-12-15 with total page 469 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Thomas D. Rossing String instruments are found in almost all musical cultures. Bowed string instruments form the backbone of symphony orchestras, and they are used widely as solo inst- ments and in chamber music as well. Guitars are used universally in pop music as well as in classical music. The piano is probably the most versatile of all musical inst- ments, used widely not only in ensemble with other musical instruments but also as a solo instrument and to accompany solo instruments and the human voice. In this book, various authors will discuss the science of plucked, bowed, and hammered string instruments as well as their electronic counterparts. We have tried to tell the fascinating story of scienti?c research with a minimum of mathematics to maximize the usefulness of the book to performers and instrument builders as well as to students and researchers in musical acoustics. Sometimes, however, it is dif?cult to “translate” ideas from the exact mathematical language of science into words alone, so we include some basic mathematical equations to express these ideas. It is impossible to discuss all families of string instruments. Some instruments have been researched much more than others. Hopefully, the discussions in this book will help to encourage further scienti?c research by both musicians and scientists alike. 1.1 A Brief History of the Science of String Instruments Quite a number of good histories of acoustics have been written (Lindsay 1966, 1973; Hunt 1992; Beyer 1999), and these histories include musical acoustics.

Handbook of Materials for String Musical Instruments

Author : Voichita Bucur
Publisher : Springer
ISBN 13 : 3319320807
Total Pages : 975 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (193 download)

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Download or read book Handbook of Materials for String Musical Instruments written by Voichita Bucur and published by Springer. This book was released on 2016-08-29 with total page 975 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book addresses core questions about the role of materials in general and of wood in particular in the construction of string instruments used in the modern symphony orchestra – violins, violas, cellos and basses. Further attention is given to materials for classical guitars, harps, harpsichords and pianos. While some of the approaches discussed are traditional, most of them depend upon new scientific approaches to the study of the structure of materials, such as for example wood cell structure, which is visible only using modern high resolution microscopic techniques. Many examples of modern and classical instruments are examined, together with the relevance of classical techniques for the treatment of wood. Composite materials, especially designed for soundboards could be a good substitute for some traditional wood species. The body and soundboard of the instrument are of major importance for their acoustical properties, but the study also examines traditional and new wood species used for items such as bows, the instrument neck, string pegs, etc. Wood species’ properties for musical instruments and growth origins of woods used by great makers such as Antonio Stradivari are examined and compared with more recently grown woods available to current makers. The role of varnish in the appearance and acoustics of the final instrument is also discussed, since it has often been proposed as a ‘secret ingredient’ used by great makers. Aspects related to strings are commented.As well as discussing these subjects, with many illustrations from classical and contemporary instruments, the book gives attention to conservation and restoration of old instruments and the physical results of these techniques. There is also discussion of the current value of old instruments both for modern performances and as works of art having great monetary value.The book will be of interest and value to researchers, advanced students, music historians, and contemporary string instrument makers. Musicians in general, particularly those playing string instruments, will also find its revelations fascinating. It will also attract the attention of those using wood for a variety of other purposes, for its use in musical instruments uncovers many of its fundamental features. Professor Neville H. FletcherAustralian National University, Canberra

The Physics of Musical Instruments

Author : Neville H. Fletcher
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
ISBN 13 : 0387216030
Total Pages : 763 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (872 download)

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Download or read book The Physics of Musical Instruments written by Neville H. Fletcher and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2013-11-09 with total page 763 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: While the history of musical instruments is nearly as old as civilisation itself, the science of acoustics is quite recent. By understanding the physical basis of how instruments are used to make music, one hopes ultimately to be able to give physical criteria to distinguish a fine instrument from a mediocre one. At that point science may be able to come to the aid of art in improving the design and performance of musical instruments. As yet, many of the subtleties in musical sounds of which instrument makers and musicians are aware remain beyond the reach of modern acoustic measurements. This book describes the results of such acoustical investigations - fascinating intellectual and practical exercises. Addressed to readers with a reasonable grasp of physics who are not put off by a little mathematics, this book discusses most of the traditional instruments currently in use in Western music. A guide for all who have an interest in music and how it is produced, as well as serving as a comprehensive reference for those undertaking research in the field.

The Science of Musical Sound

Author : William Ralph Bennett Jr.
Publisher : Springer
ISBN 13 : 3319927965
Total Pages : 440 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (199 download)

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Download or read book The Science of Musical Sound written by William Ralph Bennett Jr. and published by Springer. This book was released on 2018-09-04 with total page 440 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This textbook is a product of William Bennett’s work in developing and teaching a course on the physics of music at Yale University to a diverse audience of musicians and science students in the same class. The book is a culmination of over a decade of teaching the course and weaves together historical descriptions of the physical phenomena with the author’s clear interpretations of the most important aspects of the science of music and musical instruments. Many of the historical examples are not found in any other textbook available on the market. As the co-inventor of the Helium-Neon laser, Prof. Bennett’s knowledge of physics was world-class. As a professor at one of the most prestigious liberal-arts universities in the world, his appreciation for culture and humanities shines through. The book covers the basics of oscillations, waves and the analysis techniques necessary for understanding how musical instruments work. All types of stringed instruments, pipe organs, and the human voice are covered in this volume. A second volume covers the remaining families of musical instruments as well as selected other topics. Readers without a background in acoustics will enjoy learning the physics of the Science of Musical Sound from a preeminent scientist of the 20th century. Those well versed in acoustics will discover wonderful illustrations and photographs depicting familiar concepts in new and enlightening ways.

The Art and Science of String Performance

Author : Samuel Applebaum
Publisher : Alfred Music
ISBN 13 : 1457421682
Total Pages : 240 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (574 download)

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Download or read book The Art and Science of String Performance written by Samuel Applebaum and published by Alfred Music. This book was released on 2005-05-03 with total page 240 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this handy reference for string teachers, Dr. Samuel Applebaum addresses the most frequently asked questions, ranging from the very basic to the most advanced. From his conversations with the greatest concert artists of our time, he covers topics such as positions, intonation, vibrato, bowings, sight reading, practicing and stage fright in a comprehensive question-and-answer format.

The Making of Stringed Instruments

Author : George Buchanan
Publisher : Batsford
ISBN 13 : 9780713481402
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (814 download)

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Download or read book The Making of Stringed Instruments written by George Buchanan and published by Batsford. This book was released on 1997 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: With clear instructions and over 500 detailed diagrams, Buchanan provides a practical guide to making a range of stringed instruments such as a violin, a classical guitar, a viola, a cello, a mandolin and a mandola, all in straight-forward terms.

Those Amazing Musical Instruments!

Author : Genevieve Helsby
Publisher : Sourcebooks, Inc.
ISBN 13 : 1402208251
Total Pages : 178 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (22 download)

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Download or read book Those Amazing Musical Instruments! written by Genevieve Helsby and published by Sourcebooks, Inc.. This book was released on 2007 with total page 178 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Your guide to the orchestra through sounds and stories." front cover.

Mottola's Cyclopedic Dictionary of Lutherie Terms

Author : R. M. Mottola
Publisher : Robert M Mottola
ISBN 13 : 9781734125603
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (256 download)

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Download or read book Mottola's Cyclopedic Dictionary of Lutherie Terms written by R. M. Mottola and published by Robert M Mottola. This book was released on 2020 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Provides conventional spelling and short descriptions of the most common terms used in modern lutherie [that is, the construction and repair of stringed musical instruments] as well as historical and foreign language terminology that a modern luthier may come across."--Page 4 of cover

The Physics of the Violin

Author : Lothar Cremer
Publisher : National Geographic Books
ISBN 13 : 0262527073
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.2/5 (625 download)

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Download or read book The Physics of the Violin written by Lothar Cremer and published by National Geographic Books. This book was released on 1984-11-14 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This major work covers almost all that has been learned about the acoustics of stringed instruments from Helmholtz's 19th-century theoretical elaborations to recent electroacoustic and holographic measurements. Many of the results presented here were uncovered by the author himself (and by his associates and students) over a 20-year period of research on the physics of instruments in the violin family. Lothar Cremer is one of the world's most respected authorities on architectural acoustics and, not incidentally, an avid avocational violinist and violist. The book—which was published in German in 1981—first of all meets the rigorous technical standards of specialists in musical acoustics. But it also serves the needs and interests of two broader groups: makers and players of stringed instruments are expressly addressed, since the implications of the mathematical formulations are fully outlined and explained; and acousticians in general will find that the work represents a textbook illustration of the application of fundamental principles and up-to-date techniques to a specific problem. The first—and longest—of the book's three parts investigates the oscillatory responses of bowed (and plucked) strings. The natural nonlinearities that derive from considerations of string torsion and bending stiffness are deftly handled and concisely modeled. The second part deals with the body of the instrument. Special attention is given to the bridge, which transmits the oscillations of the strings to the wooden body and its air cavity. In this case, linear modeling proves serviceable for the most part—a simplification that would not be possible with lute—like instruments such as the guitar. The radiation of sound from the body into the listener's space, which is treated as an extension of the instrument itself, is the subject of the book's final part.

Physics and Music

Author : Harvey E. White
Publisher : Courier Corporation
ISBN 13 : 0486794008
Total Pages : 448 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (867 download)

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Download or read book Physics and Music written by Harvey E. White and published by Courier Corporation. This book was released on 2014-04-15 with total page 448 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Comprehensive and accessible, this foundational text surveys general principles of sound, musical scales, characteristics of instruments, mechanical and electronic recording devices, and many other topics. More than 300 illustrations plus questions, problems, and projects.

The Stringed Instruments of the Middle Ages, Their Evolution and Development

Author : Hortense Panum
Publisher : London : W. Reeves,[1940, reprinted 1971]
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 580 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (321 download)

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Download or read book The Stringed Instruments of the Middle Ages, Their Evolution and Development written by Hortense Panum and published by London : W. Reeves,[1940, reprinted 1971]. This book was released on 1939 with total page 580 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Manual of Guitar Technology

Author : Franz Jahnel
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9780933224995
Total Pages : 238 pages
Book Rating : 4.2/5 (249 download)

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Download or read book Manual of Guitar Technology written by Franz Jahnel and published by . This book was released on 2000 with total page 238 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

The Luthier's Handbook

Author : Roger H. Siminoff
Publisher : Hal Leonard Corporation
ISBN 13 : 9780634014680
Total Pages : 98 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (146 download)

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Download or read book The Luthier's Handbook written by Roger H. Siminoff and published by Hal Leonard Corporation. This book was released on 2002 with total page 98 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: (Book). An essential item for the instrument builder, The Luthier's Handbook explores the secrets and science behind making good-sounding acoustic stringed instruments. Renowned author Roger H. Siminoff brings to the table more than four decades of luthiery experience and shares the time-tested philosophies, tips and technology of the craft. As the ideal complement to other books on building instruments, this text describes the structural and acoustical attributes of air chambers; what to listen for when tap-tuning; selecting a good piece of wood; placement of the braces and tone bars and how to tune them; how to select the right strings; what to consider in bridge design concepts; and much more. Includes a free String Gauge Calculator for determining the right set of strings.

The Physics of the Violin

Author : Lothar Cremer
Publisher : MIT Press (MA)
ISBN 13 : 9780262031028
Total Pages : 450 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (31 download)

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Download or read book The Physics of the Violin written by Lothar Cremer and published by MIT Press (MA). This book was released on 1984 with total page 450 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This major work covers almost all that has been learned about the acoustics of stringed instruments from Helmholtz's 19th-century theoretical elaborations to recent electroacoustic and holographic measurements.Many of the results presented here were uncovered by the author himself (and by his associates and students) over a 20-year period of research on the physics of instruments in the violin family. Lothar Cremer is one of the world's most respected authorities on architectural acoustics and, not incidentally, an avid avocational violinist and violist.The book - which was published in German in 1981 - first of all meets the rigorous technical standards of specialists in musical acoustics. But it also serves the needs and interests of two broader groups: makers and players of stringed instruments are expressly addressed, since the implications of the mathematical formulations are fully outlined and explained; and acousticians in general will find that the work represents a textbook illustration of the application of fundamental principles and up-to-date techniques to a specific problem.The first - and longest - of the book's three parts investigates the oscillatory responses of bowed (and plucked) strings. The natural nonlinearities that derive from considerations of string torsion and bending stiffness are deftly handled and concisely modeled.The second part deals with the body of the instrument. Special attention is given to the bridge, which transmits the oscillations of the strings to the wooden body and its air cavity. In this case, linear modeling proves serviceable for the most part - a simplification that would not be possible with lute - like instruments such as the guitar.The radiation of sound from the body into the listener's space, which is treated as an extension of the instrument itself, is the subject of the book's final part.Lothar Cremer is Professor Emeritus at the Technical University of Berlin, where he served as director of the Institute for Acoustical Engineering.

Acoustical Analysis of the Tanpura

Author : Asoke Kumar Datta
Publisher : Springer
ISBN 13 : 981132610X
Total Pages : 152 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (113 download)

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Download or read book Acoustical Analysis of the Tanpura written by Asoke Kumar Datta and published by Springer. This book was released on 2018-10-01 with total page 152 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book addresses the acoustic signal analysis and spectral dynamics of the tanpura, an Indian plucked string instrument. In addition, it strives to provide a logical and objective explanation of Indian classical musicians’ cognitive experience. Issues of relevance in this regard include the rich, mellifluous sound; the undulation of the loudness; the somewhat cyclical variation of the timbre, which is strongly related to these undulations; and the occasional perception of virtual notes to which no strings are tuned. The book analyses the materials used in the tanpura, the instrument’s simple structure, the intricacies of the lower bridge, and the theory of string vibration with variable string length. Cognitive experiments to provide the basis for perceptual quality assessment, as well as a methodology for ranking, are described. This is followed by acoustic analyses, both temporal and spectral, for sounds produced by male and female tanpuras, for each individual string and the combined one. An important aspect related to the naturalness of perceived sound, namely the intrinsically associated random perturbations, is also discussed. The apparent irregularities perceived in the acoustic signal produced by the tanpura reveal the importance of examining the signal from the perspective of non-linear analysis, an aspect that is also covered in the book. Given its scope, the book will appeal to students and researchers in the fields of music acoustics, artificial intelligence, and cognitive science, as well as musicians and musicologists around the world.

The Physics of Musical Instruments

Author : Neville Horner Fletcher
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 648 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (91 download)

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Download or read book The Physics of Musical Instruments written by Neville Horner Fletcher and published by . This book was released on 1991 with total page 648 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

The Musical Instrument Desk Reference

Author : Michael J. Pagliaro
Publisher : Scarecrow Press
ISBN 13 : 081088271X
Total Pages : 198 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (18 download)

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Download or read book The Musical Instrument Desk Reference written by Michael J. Pagliaro and published by Scarecrow Press. This book was released on 2012-08-16 with total page 198 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Musical Instrument Desk Reference provides the one-stop shop for those in need of a quick, visually-rich reference guide to band and orchestral instruments. Descriptions and illustrations of everything from the physics of sound to detailed discussions of each orchestra and band instrument make this work the ideal desktop reference tool for the working musician. Through its Quick Start and In Depth features, readers can quickly decide how deeply they want to delve into the instrument at hand. Following a contemporary format designed to facilitate what any musician or music instructor needs to know, The Musical Instrument Desk Reference eliminates the need to leaf through multiple method books or trawl through websites to find information.