Klarinet Archive - Posting 000340.txt from 2003/04

From: Gary Van Cott <gary@-----.com>
Subj: Re: [kl] Physics presentation
Date: Sat, 26 Apr 2003 00:34:37 -0400

Hello Samantha,

You have a text book don't you? Anyway here are some books that include
information on clarinet acoustics:

Acoustical Aspects of Woodwind Instruments, Revised Edition by C. J.
Nederveen. Northern Illinois University Press, PB, 160 pages. A detailed
mathematical study of the subject. Contents include: the excitation
mechanism of woodwinds, holes and bore perturbations, examples, and an
addendum of developments since 1969 first edition. (Published in July
1998.) This is the most technical book. $29.95

Fundamentals of Musical Acoustics by Arthur H. Benade. Dover, PB, 596
pages. The Second, Revised Edition originally published in 1976. This is a
hefty book with enough detail for a physicist but still rewarding to the
layman. It includes about 75 pages specifically devoted to woodwinds. $16.95

Horns, Strings, and Harmony by Arthur H. Benade. Dover, PB, 271 pages. An
outstanding non-technical introduction to acoustics by Dr. Benade who was a
physicist, flutist, and science educator. The book covers vibrating
systems, the role of the human ear in hearing music, how pianos, violins,
trumpets, oboes, clarinets, flutes, saxophones and many other instruments
work. In addition, the author provides instructions for building a home
made trumpet, clarinet, and flute. This is the least technical book. $8.95

I haven't listed the Gibson Clarinet Acoustics book since some people
believe this book is more opinion than science. We do sell it, however.

Gary
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At 09:40 AM 4/10/03, you wrote:

>Hey guys!
>
>I'm currently taking a class called Physics of Sound and Music, and we
>have presentations and a paper coming up on any topic we chose. I have
>(of course) chose the clarinet as my topic, but I'm not sure what to talk
>about. Lately, I've been thinking about talking about the overtone series
>(how notes are up a 12th and not an octave like most woodwind
>instruments). What other ideas can I consider? Also, are there any
>sources on the science behind the clarinet? Thanks for your help in advance!
>
>~SAM~
>
>_

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