From the reviews: ., . 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 authors have succeeded in producing a marvellous book. ... #Physikalische BlAtter#
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From the reviews: ., . 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 authors have succeeded in producing a marvellous book. ... #Physikalische BlAtter#
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First Edition. Hardback. Large 8vo. pp xvii, 620. Original publisher's illustrated laminated brown cloth boards, lettered orange on spine and on front cover. Issued without dust jacket. Illustrated in b/w throughout. ISBN: 0387969470 Fine.
This book goes well beyond introductory texts, presenting the subject at a level of detail which will appeal to the serious student or the musical instrument designer. The level of mathematics used ranges from algebra to occasional differential equations. Some parts require very little math, while the more difficult parts should be accessible to anyone who has taken a calculus-based physics course.
My immediate reason for buying this book was to obtain a complete exposition of Fletcher's work on organ pipes, and it more than met my expectations. Organ builders will find a clear explanation of the physical basis of many well known aspects of pipe construction and voicing. The book also shows how the same principles are applied to woodwind and brass instruments.
I have dipped into other sections, such as those on chimes, harpsichords, clavichords, and pianos, and found them equally useful and detailed. A wide range of string and percussion instruments are discussed.
This book is an excellent resource. While physical processes in musical instruments are complex and to some extent still incompletely understood, instrument builders and musicians will find practical insights that are useful in the design and playing of actual instruments. Students of musical physics may be inspired to further research. The tools and techniques of this research are now within the reach of anyone, amateur or professional.
