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

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The discussion revolves around the concept of inharmonicity, with participants seeking clarification and examples. The scope includes theoretical understanding and practical calculations related to inharmonicity in sound and vibration, particularly in string instruments.

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  • Some participants inquire about the distinction between inharmonicity and anharmonicity, suggesting that clarity on terminology is needed.
  • One participant provides links to external resources that describe inharmonicity as the deviation from expected harmonic frequencies in ideal flexible strings.
  • Another participant expresses a desire for specific methods to calculate inharmonicities from frequency measurements in hertz.
  • A humorous remark is made regarding the term "Hertz," indicating a light-hearted tone amidst the technical discussion.
  • There is a request for detailed examples to better understand the concept of inharmonicity.

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Participants do not appear to reach a consensus on the specific definitions or calculations related to inharmonicity, indicating that multiple views and uncertainties remain in the discussion.

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Some participants reference external articles and resources, but there is no agreement on their relevance or quality. The discussion includes a mix of technical inquiries and informal exchanges, which may affect clarity.

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Individuals interested in sound theory, string instrument acoustics, and those seeking to understand the nuances of inharmonicity and its calculations may find this discussion relevant.

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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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Qaiphyx said:
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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