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The Physics of Musical Instruments (Springer Study Edition)
The Physics of Musical Instruments - Springer Study Edition Author:Neville H. Fletcher, Thomas D. Rossing BLECK: PHYSIKALISCHE BLATTER "... an almost inexhaustible source ... Special attention is drawn to the excellent presentation of this book, towards which the many outstanding illustrations contribute, and also the 592 citations at the end of each chapter that will be of particular use to readers. ... With Physics of Musical Instruments the aut... more »hors have succeeded in producing a marvellous book. ..." ACUSTICA "The book's structure is therefore very clear, and detailed information can easily be found. The fine subdivision helps readers to orientate themselves, in particular those who are less familiar with the subject. While the two main parts contain a relatively high proportion of mathematical representations, this in no way detracts from the clarity with which the various processes are described...Its consistent systematics and precise explanations have secured this book a place in the top rank of the literature on musical acoustics. The physics of musical instruments has been described comprehensively and with great competence on the basis of the present state of the art...This book belongs on the bookshelf of every physicist interested in music." CONTEMPORARY PHYSICS "Written by two authors renowned in this area of research who have considerable pedagogical careers, its structure is that of the class physics text: divide the subject matter, treat the theory first, and give examples...lots of desirable theory, and a lot of musical instrument examples...[provides] the satisfaction of understanding why instruments do not have uniform played responses, why they range in quality, as well as the reader to visualize just what's happening when an instrument is played..." APPLIED MECHANICS REVIEWS "...include[s] nearly every basic geometrical form with which the student or engineer in any branch of vibration and sound must be acquainted, ranging from strings to plates...Instrument makers and designers might profit considerably from the information provided in this book."« less