Physics and music essential connections and illuminating excursions - Tsuji, Kinko 1947-; Müller, Stefan C. 1949- (Springer, 2022)
I Introduction; II Historical evolution; III Our modern tonal system; 1. Notation, tonal systems; 2. Tunings - from Pythagoras to equal temperament; 3. Tempo markings; 4. Comparison with non-western systems; IV The physics of musical instruments; 1. Generalities; 1.1 Systematics of instruments; 1.2 Sound and acoustic waves; 2. Selected instruments; a. The flute (recorder, traverse flute, …); b. Other woodwinds (oboe, clarinet, bassoon) ; c. Brass instruments (horn and others); d. String instruments - the violin family (structure and resonance, cords); e. Excursion: Fourier-analysis; f. Percussion instruments (timpani, drums, bells, … ); g. The human voice; h. Instruments in non-western countries; V When musicians get together, they…; 1. Create compositions (combining tonal systems with instruments); 2. Play together and interpret musical pieces; 3. Form an orchestra; VI Hearing; 1. Physiology and psycho-acoustics; 2. Room acoustics; VII What music is supposed to do with the mind? - psychology and philosophy; ;