Acoustics (by which I mean the science of sounds). This page recaps pretty much all the stuff we covered. Here are various modes of a string vibrating: Here is a violin string vibrating in slow motion (showing the different modes happening at the same time:
and here is the harmonic series
This video explains things really well: These videos are Leonard Bernstein talking about the Harmonic Series (giving a very similar demonstration to that which I gave so anyone who missed the lesson must watch this.)
Here is the assignment brief. Here are the three tracks. To help you meet the grading criteria, I have given some supplementary questions.
Track 1
Are the stands having any impact on the music/sound? If so, what?
Why do marching bands have so many instruments, and loud ones!
Is this music suitable for the acoustic environment? Why?
Track 2 Can you hear any reverberation. Do you think that comes from the room or might there be some digital reverb? Give reasons for your answer. Do you think the guitars are recorded through a mic or down a line? Describe the texture of the music. Does the acoustic environment suit the music? Track 3 Describe the texture of the music (it is not the same throughout so mention where it changes. Is the music suitable for the space / is the space suitable for the music?
