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