2pMUa1. Acoustics of piano tone.

Session: Tuesday Afternoon, December 2


Author: Daniel W. Martin
Location: 7349 Clough Pike, Cincinnati, OH 45244

Abstract:

A tutorial review of research into acoustics of piano tone emphasizes and includes tape demonstrations of the importance of tonal attack, envelope slope, optimum tuning, voicing technique, and directivity. Recent research articles about structural and dynamic piano properties and their effects upon piano tone are surveyed.


ASA 134th Meeting - San Diego CA, December 1997