Classical Looking for an acoustic physics book

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The discussion centers on seeking resources focused on the acoustics of musical instruments and the physics of playing techniques. The participant has a solid mathematical background, having completed courses in linear algebra, ordinary differential equations, and multivariable calculus, as well as core electrical circuits and transmission lines. Suggestions for relevant literature include "Musical Acoustics" by Donald Hall, which is noted for its accessibility, and works by Arthur Benade, available in Dover Editions, which serve as good introductions. For a more advanced exploration, "The Science of Musical Sound" by Rossing and Fletcher is recommended. The conversation emphasizes the importance of connecting mathematical concepts with the physics of music.
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In particular, something focused on the acoustics of musical instruments and ideally with a bit of the physics behind playing techniques.

In terms of my preparation, I've completed math up through linear algebra, ODEs and multivariable calculus. I've also completed all of the "core" electrical circuits stuff and a transmission lines course (I bring that up because the books I browsed at the library often used analogies to electrical circuits and transmission lines, using almost entirely the same math as I've done in transmission lines).

Any suggestions are welcome.
 
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jack476 said:
In particular, something focused on the acoustics of musical instruments and ideally with a bit of the physics behind playing techniques.

In terms of my preparation, I've completed math up through linear algebra, ODEs and multivariable calculus. I've also completed all of the "core" electrical circuits stuff and a transmission lines course (I bring that up because the books I browsed at the library often used analogies to electrical circuits and transmission lines, using almost entirely the same math as I've done in transmission lines).

Any suggestions are welcome.

Not exactly what you're looking for, but you may find it interesting:

http://bayes.wustl.edu/etj/music.html
 
Have you seen Musical Acoustics by Donald Hall? I have it on my shelf but I haven't looked at it in years. I used it for an elective course called the Physics of Music while I was in school. To my recollection it isn't super rigorous, but it might suit your needs.
 
jack476 said:
In particular, something focused on the acoustics of musical instruments and ideally with a bit of the physics behind playing techniques.

In terms of my preparation, I've completed math up through linear algebra, ODEs and multivariable calculus. I've also completed all of the "core" electrical circuits stuff and a transmission lines course (I bring that up because the books I browsed at the library often used analogies to electrical circuits and transmission lines, using almost entirely the same math as I've done in transmission lines).

Any suggestions are welcome.

The books by Arthur Benade are available in Dover Editions. These are nice introductions.

There is also the book by Rossing and Fletcher that is more advanced. (Springer).
 
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