Excerpt from Lessons in Harmonics for Violinists and Other Musical Students, Vol. 1: With Notes on Sound and Resultants, Elementary Explanations and Experiments
Although there exist many and varied books dealing with Sound in its different aspects, there are none, so far as the author -of the present little work is aware, specially devoted to the subject of Harmonics treated experimentally in a simple and elementary form.
Of all matters connected with music, perhaps one of the most interesting and fascinating is the wonderful power and influence exercised by harmonics in determining what is known as the tone-colour (klangfarbe) of various instruments and sounds. Students and others who think of harmonics only as peculiar effects produced by players upon stringed instruments, and who have made no attempt to analyse the constituent parts of so-called single sounds (which are compound sounds), can hardly form an idea of the marvellous variety which exists in tone colour.
In studying the following chapters the experiments described should be made in the order in which they are given. Students who do not play the violin may have to omit the Violin Experiments, but nevertheless they should read the entire work in order to understand the subject clearly.
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Paperback. Zustand: New. Print on Demand. This book takes readers on a journey through the fascinating world of harmonics and resultants, exploring their production and influence on the tone and quality of musical sounds. As the author explains, harmonics are additional sounds produced when a fundamental note is played, adding richness and complexity to the overall sound. The book begins by examining the basic principles of acoustics, sound waves, and vibration patterns that form the foundation of harmonics. The author then delves into the production of harmonics on stringed instruments like the violin, using simple experiments and clear illustrations to demonstrate how different divisions of a string result in various harmonics. Extending beyond stringed instruments, the book explores the presence of harmonics in other musical contexts, such as the pianoforte, using engaging experiments to reveal how harmonies interact with different notes and pitches. The author highlights the role of sympathetic vibrations in reinforcing harmonics in a captivating manner. Throughout the book, the author emphasizes the importance of understanding harmonics for musicians, helping them to not only improve their playing technique but also to develop a deeper appreciation for the intricate tapestry of sound that forms the basis of musical expression. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 9781330288436_0
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