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.
Produktkennzeichnungen
ISBN-10
0387983740
ISBN-13
9780387983745
eBay Product ID (ePID)
4265180
Produkt Hauptmerkmale
Sprache
Englisch
Anzahl der Seiten
Xix Seiten
Verlag
Springer-Verlag Gmbh, Springer Us
Publikationsname
The Physics of Musical Instruments
Autor
Neville H. Fletcher
Format
Gebundene Ausgabe
Erscheinungsjahr
1998
Zusätzliche Produkteigenschaften
Hörbuch
No
Item Length
24cm
Item Height
5cm
Ausgabe
Ausgabe Nr. 2 des Jahres 98
Item Width
16cm
Mitautor
Thomas D. Rossing
Item Weight
1kg
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