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Bow and Pluck of the Vibrating String
Check out the different ways in which sound is generated on string instruments and how you can use that knowledge in practice and performance. Hans Jorgen Jensen and Cheri Collins, experts here on the topic of “String Theory,” each explore the vibrating string and the relevant scientific discoveries of Hermann von Helmholtz.
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The Plucked String
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Physics of the Vibrating String
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Science Gives Tips on Practicing!
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Science and String Playing
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