2 papers
physics.gen-ph2010
Influence of String Stiffness on Piano Tone
Lai-Mei Nie
Piano tones vary according to how pianist touches the keys. Many possible factors contribute to the relations between piano touch and tone. Focusing on the stiffness of string, we…
physics.gen-ph2010
Analysis on the relations between piano touch and tone
Lai-Mei Nie
In piano playing, different ways of touch lead to different tones. The effects of changing forces on keys are presented by changing interaction between hammer and string. The thesi…