Computational Mechanics of the Classical Guitar

1. Auflage. Softcover version of original hardcover Auflage 2005
ISBN: 978-3-642-06425-8
Verlag: Springer

Buch, Englisch, 182 Seiten, Paperback, Format (B × H): 155 mm x 235 mm, Gewicht: 312 g

Computational Mechanics of the Classical Guitar describes a new dynamic paradigm in instrument acoustics based on time-dependent transient analysis and simulation of complete musical instruments. It describes the current state of theoretical and experimental research into the guitar for engineers, instrument makers and musicians. This includes a summary of the basic equations for the mechanics of vibrating bodies and a presentation of the FDM (finite difference method) model with which the true vibrational behaviour of the instrument as an entire system can be understood for the first time. This monograph presents various new theoretical and experimental results and insights into guitar playing such as the coupling between the strings and the top plate or a description of the finger noise made when the fingers slide over the strings before plucking.

Zielgruppe

Research

Autoren/Hrsg.

Bader, Rolf

Fachgebiete

• Naturwissenschaften Physik Mechanik Akustik, Schwingungsanalyse
• Technische Wissenschaften Maschinenbau | Werkstoffkunde Technische Mechanik | Werkstoffkunde Statik, Dynamik, Kinetik, Kinematik
• Geisteswissenschaften Musikwissenschaft Musikinstrumente Saiteninstrumente

Inhaltsverzeichnis

The Musical Transient-Modeling Software MTMS Developed for this Study.- Continuous and Discrete Mechanics.- Studies of the Guitar To Date.- The Discrete Guitar Model.- Bending, Damping and Coupling.- Results.- Summary and Outlook.