Books on the physics of sound and electrical circuitry.

[wasteofo2]

I am a sophmore in high school and I work as a lifeguard over the summer, and a great deal of my time is spent sitting around doing nothing when the weather isn't ideal. I haven't taken physics yet, but I play guitar and I'm heavily into modifying it to get the best tone possible. Through modifying my guitar, I've ran into a lot of electrical schematics and a lot of physics talk about why something sounds one way or resistance of 2 circuits in parallel etc. I figured that I might as well try to educate myself on the subjects of sound and electrical physics, and there didn't seem to be any better time than when stuck at the pool on a rainy day.

So, does anyone know of any books that can give a basic understanding of these two topics to someone who essentially knows nothing about them? I, of course, want it to start out basic to let me understand it, but I've a very good aplicable memory, so if it starts from elementary stuff and builds up to very complex principles, so long as it explains itself along the way, I'll be able to follow it fine.

Thanks for any help,
Jacob

 

[eJavier]

Electric Circuits:

Van Valkenburg
Desoser, Kuh
Dorf

The names of the books are very similar, something like "electric circuit theory" and the like

 

[hhegab]

There are definitely some great resources out there for learning about the physics of sound and electrical circuitry. One book that I would recommend is "The Physics of Sound" by Richard E. Berg and David G. Stork. This book covers the fundamentals of sound and how it travels through different mediums, as well as the principles of electrical circuits and how they relate to sound production in instruments like guitars.

Another great book is "Electricity and Magnetism" by Edward Purcell. This book goes into more detail about the principles of electricity and magnetism, which are essential for understanding circuitry and how it affects sound.

If you're looking for a more hands-on approach, "Make: Electronics" by Charles Platt is a great resource for learning about circuits and electronics through hands-on projects. This book is geared towards beginners and provides step-by-step instructions for building various circuits.

Overall, my advice would be to start with a basic understanding of sound and electricity, and then gradually build upon that knowledge with more advanced books. It's great that you have a strong interest in these subjects and are taking the initiative to educate yourself. Good luck with your studies!