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The Science of String Instruments

Many performing musicians, as well as instrument builders, are coming to realize the importance of understanding the science of musical instruments. This book explains how string instruments produce sound. It presents basic ideas in simple language, and it also translates some more sophisticated ide...

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Bibliographic Details
Other Authors: Rossing, Thomas D. (Editor)
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: New York, NY Springer New York 2010, 2010
Edition:1st ed. 2010
Subjects:
Mechanics, Applied
Engineering Acoustics
Multibody Systems And Mechanical Vibrations
Vibration
Acoustics
Music
Multibody Systems
Acoustical Engineering
Online Access:
Collection: Springer eBooks 2005- - Collection details see MPG.ReNa
Table of Contents:
  • Plucked Strings
  • Guitars and Lutes
  • Portuguese Guitar
  • Banjo
  • Mandolin Family Instruments
  • Psalteries and Zithers
  • Harpsichord and Clavichord
  • Harp
  • Burmese Arched Harp
  • Plucked String Instruments in Asia
  • Bowed Strings
  • Violin
  • Cello
  • Double Bass
  • Bows, Strings, and Bowing
  • Viols and Other Historic Bowed String Instruments
  • The Hutchins–Schelleng Violin Octet After 50 Years
  • Hammered Strings
  • Some Remarks on the Acoustics of the Piano
  • Hammered Dulcimer
  • Electric Guitar and Violin
  • Virtual String Synthesis
  • Erratum to: Plucked String Instruments in Asia

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