Can someone explain inharmonics to me and give me some examples?

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The discussion centers on the concepts of inharmonicity and anharmonicity, particularly in relation to string instruments and digital sound synthesis. Inharmonicity is defined as the deviation from the expected harmonic frequencies in vibrating strings. Participants express a need for examples and specific calculations related to inharmonicity, particularly how to derive inharmonic values from frequency measurements in hertz. There is a humorous interjection regarding Hertz, but the main focus remains on clarifying the calculation of inharmonicity. The conversation emphasizes the importance of providing clear and detailed requests for information to facilitate better responses.
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Thanks in advance, mainly I just need some examples.
 
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Is one referring to inharmonicity or anharmonicity?

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Inharmonicity (Article apparently doesn't meet with Wikipedia's Quality standards).

Inharmonicity refers to the departure in frequency from the harmonic modes of vibration expected of an ideal flexible string.
http://www.afn.org/~afn49304/youngnew.htm

AUDIBILITY OF INHARMONICITY IN STRING INSTRUMENT SOUNDS, AND
IMPLICATIONS TO DIGITAL SOUND SYNTHESIS
http://www.acoustics.hut.fi/~mak/PUB/ICMC99may22.pdf

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anharmonicity
 
Inharmonicity.

Those links aren't exactly what I am looking for, I am trying to find out how to calculate inharmonies, specifically from hertz.
 
Qaiphyx said:
Inharmonicity.

Those links aren't exactly what I am looking for, I am trying to find out how to calculate inharmonies, specifically from hertz.

I don't think Hertz rent those anymore. They switched to Fords.

Sorry I couldn't resist.
 
You don't mean http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Enharmonic" do you?
 
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Thanks in advance, mainly I just need some examples.
Please explain in detail what it is that you are looking for, do not make people guess.
 

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