Finding Harmonics: Frequency Multiplication?

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To find harmonics, multiply the harmonic number by the fundamental frequency. For a fundamental frequency of 343Hz, the first four harmonics are 343Hz, 686Hz, 1029Hz, and 1372Hz. This calculation is straightforward for a string vibrating in a fundamental mode. While complexities can arise in different scenarios, this case is simple and typical. The discussion confirms that there is nothing special about this situation regarding harmonic calculations.
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In finding harmonics do you just multiply the harmonic number times the frequency? Find the first four harmonics when f=343Hz would be f1=343Hz, f2=686Hz, f3=1029Hz, and f4=1372Hz. This just seems too easy.
 
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That's basically it! There are situations where it's a bit more complex (oddly shaped waveguides, nonuniform media etc.) but that's not the case here (unless there is other pertinent information you have not disclosed).
 
The problem reads exactly A string vibrates in a fundamental mode at 343Hz. Find the first four harmonics. Is this a special situation??
 
Nope - nothing special about that! For a string the harmonics are simple!
 

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