The Science of String Instruments

The Science of String Instruments edited by Thomas D. Rossing.

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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Corporate Author: SpringerLink (Online service)
Other Authors: Rossing, Thomas D. (Editor)
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: New York, NY : Springer New York : Imprint: Springer, 2010.
Edition:1st ed. 2010.
Series:Springer eBook Collection.
Subjects:
Acoustics.
Acoustical engineering.
Music.
Vibration.
Dynamical systems.
Dynamics.
Electronic resources (E-books)
Online Access:Click to view e-book
Holy Cross Note:Loaded electronically.
Electronic access restricted to members of the Holy Cross Community.
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Summary: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 ideas in non-technical language. It should be of interest to performers, researchers, and instrument makers alike.
Physical Description:VIII, 470 p. 202 illus., 56 illus. in color. online resource.
ISBN:9781441971104
DOI:10.1007/978-1-4419-7110-4

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