Re: Intervals enharmony question

[David Kastrup]

Torsten Hämmerle <address@hidden> writes:

> Hans Åberg-2 wrote
>> Flutes have a very definite pitch, making it hard to play in unison,
>> unlike strings then.
>
> Thank you, that's a good explanation.
> Comparing the harmonic spectra of flutes and violins or when trying to
> capture the sound characteristics using a synthesizer, this is what usually
> comes out:
> When creating flute-like sounds, the result is not far from a sine wave.
> In contrast, when creating a string-like sound, one would use a sawtooth
> wave (because of its richness in harmonics).

The saving grace is rather the ability to microcorrect pitch when
fingering and of course, the vibrato action breaking up any fixed
beating phenomenon.  Open strings are still problematic.

-- 
David Kastrup