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Technical note on collecting spectrographic data, by Trevor Gore
Learn how to generate a precise frequency response chart using techniques like mechanical vibration or the popular impulse method with a small hammer. Uncover the secrets of using a software spectrum analyser to transform your home computer into a sophisticated measurement lab. Dive into details on setting key parameters such as sample size and sampling frequency, and find out why precise frequency resolution is crucial for guitar builders.
Measuring and tuning the performances of the acoustic guitar, by Giuliano Nicoletti
www.iuliusguitars.com The acoustic guitar, structurally rooted in instruments like the Arabic oud and the European lute, has seen little change over centuries, proving its timeless design. However, the understanding of the physics behind its sound has advanced remarkably. From Sir Isaac Newton's foundational principles to Ernst Chladni's visual vibration patterns and Hermann Von Helmholtz's acoustic resonance analyses, human ingenuity has continuously evolved to decode the secrets of sound. As we enter the digital age, modern technology has democratized these complex analyses, allowing anyone with a laptop and a USB microphone to deeply explore the acoustic intricacies once confined to scientific elites.