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please, am finding it difficult to understand what exactly is overtone.please i need your help guys....
A simple example will illustrate. Hold a string taught and pluck it. It can vibrate many ways, but the end points are fixed. The lowest wavelength (called fundamental) will be 1/2 the string length, others (called overtones) will be multiples of this.alexavier said:please, am finding it difficult to understand what exactly is overtone.please i need your help guys....
An overtone is a secondary frequency that is produced along with the fundamental frequency when an object vibrates. It is a natural result of the complex vibration patterns of an object.
An overtone is a higher frequency that is produced at the same time as the fundamental frequency, while a harmonic is a multiple of the fundamental frequency. For example, an overtone at 3 times the fundamental frequency would be considered a third harmonic.
Yes, some overtones can be heard by the human ear, depending on their frequency and amplitude. Generally, the higher the frequency and amplitude of the overtone, the more audible it will be.
Overtones play a crucial role in the sound of an instrument. They add depth and richness to the sound, and help to distinguish between different types of instruments. The unique combination of overtones in an instrument's sound is what gives it its distinct timbre.
Yes, overtones can be manipulated and controlled by musicians to create different sounds and effects. This can be done through techniques such as changing the pressure or position of fingers on an instrument, using filters and equalizers in audio production, or even physically altering the structure of an instrument.