If you've ever wondered what makes the sound in your flute, or why clarinets are cylindrical while saxes are conical, or why a Strad makes a better sound than a cheap modern fiddle, you'll find the answers here.

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Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #306857 in Books
• Published on: 1994-04-28
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Hardcover
• 624 pages

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Customer Reviews

For the musician interested in the science of sound.
This is a lovely book for the musician with an interest in the science behind the music. If you've ever wondered what makes the sound in your flute, or why clarinets are cylindrical while saxes are conical, or why a Strad makes a better sound than a cheap modern fiddle, you'll find the answers here.

A good buy...
...Well worth it, although it is a bit sciencey for the musician, but you can get through it! There are lots of relevances to pieces of music, and I cannot think of an instrument of importance that is not mentioned somewhere in the book. Also it is split up into handy chapters, just like the orchestra. A good buy if you need some help getting through your degree, or if you just want the answer to your why questions!