Physics of the Piano
- Author: Giordano, Nicholas
Nicolas J. Giordano has written a brief and excellent account of the physics of this instrument —
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Contents
- 1 Introduction
- 2 Waves and sound
- 3 Making a musical scale
- 4 Why the piano was invented: A little history
- 5 Vibrating strings
- 6 Hitting strings with hammers
- 7 The soundboard
- 8 Connecting the strings to the soundboard
- 9 Evolution of the piano
- 10 Psychoacoustics: How we perceive musical tones
- 11 The magic of Steinway
- 12 What physics can and cannot teach us about music and musical instruments