Physics and Music I: Subharmonics on a violin String

ORAL

Abstract

Of considerable interest to Physicists was the demonstration in the 1990's of subharmonic resonances on the G string of a violin. How can one explain these anomalous low frequencies. They are of the same quality as the normal resonances used to produce music on the violin. What is the interaction of human and the vibrating body? A survey of the understanding will be given

Authors

  • Phillip J. Stiles

    NC State University