Fundamentals of Musical Acoustics: Second, Revised Edition: Book

This book gives you the science behind what happens when air moves through a tube or across a reed, presented by someone who never forgot that musicians care about results, not equations. Directors and studio teachers find it invaluable for answering student questions about intonation, timbre, and instrument design that go beyond "just listen to the tuner."

Advanced high school students, college music majors, and directors seeking to deepen their own understanding of how instruments work. Anyone curious about the physics underlying tone production, acoustical problems in ensemble playing, or the engineering of wind and percussion instruments will find substantial, rigorous material here.

Assign relevant chapters to physics-minded students or those preparing for college music programs with science requirements. Physics teachers collaborating with your music program can use specific sections to show real-world applications of acoustics principles.

• Understanding the relationship between instrument geometry and acoustic behavior
• Interpreting acoustical terminology and measurement data
• Analyzing how embouchure and breath pressure affect tone production and intonation
• Connecting physical principles to practical problems in ensemble balance and instrument maintenance