Klarinet Archive - Posting 000347.txt from 2003/04

From: "Samantha McDaniel" <jupitertc@-----.com>
Subj: Re: [kl] Physics presentation
Date: Sat, 26 Apr 2003 00:34:44 -0400

Gary,

I do have a text book, but it only devotes 3 or 4 pages on the clarinet. It
covers the overall science of sound, and doesn't go into too much detail
about the instruments. Thank you for the resources though!

~SAM~

>From: Gary Van Cott <gary@-----.com>
>Reply-To: klarinet@-----.org
>To: klarinet@-----.org
>Subject: Re: [kl] Physics presentation
>Date: Thu, 10 Apr 2003 10:05:01 -0700
>
>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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