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What makes instruments sound different?

Drew Lytle

Mon. Feb. 26, 2018 12:00pm

Have you ever been listening to music and wondered why instruments sound different even if they're playing the same note? Well, it has a lot to do with the physics of sound and how overtones work to create timbre. This concept also allows us to do some magical things as musicians! Check it out!

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—Further Reading—
Intro to Harmonics and Overtones: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yYf9ij7S5Zs
Awesome Overtone Singing Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UHTF1-IhuC0
Basics of Additive Synthesis: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YsZKvLnf7wU

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Harry & Erika Lister
Lesile & Jim Jeans
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Andie & Alan Lytle
Andrew James
Zoe Dillard
Simon Seber
Mike Lister
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