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Guitar as a SonometerPIRA 3D20.10 |
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Three main sonometer topics can be easily heard in a
guitar. 1)Since the string tensions are all about the same on a guitar,
the effect of wire size can easily be heard. 2)Making the string shorter
by placing a finger just above a fret gives different pitches (notes).
3)Adjusting the tension of the string allows for exact tuning of the instrument.
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Recipe and
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Guitar |
Rick Matthews
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MPG Video: Mass Density Real Video: |
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No real guitar knowledge is needed for this demo. Ask
Machele for help.
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