Music and Physics

Contents

Introduction
Frequency and Amplitude
The Harmonic Series
Scales
Tone Colour
Resultant Tones
"Blowing" a Wind Instrument
Construction Materials
Consonance and Dissonance
Pitch and Temperature
Concert Halls
        Echoes and Sound Absorption
        Curved Surfaces and High Ceilings
        Flutter Echoes
        The Grazing Effect
        Sound Shadows
        Sounding Boards
        Electronic Amplifiers
        Noises Originating Outside the Concert Hall

Playing Indoors
Rehearsal Rooms