Howard Wright's PhD research on the acoustics of the classical guitar (thesis available for download).
I developed a numerical model of the guitar capable of synthesising the sound of plucked notes, and investigated the differences in tone that result from changes to the guitar body modes.
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You might think that understanding your studio- acoustics is a complicated subject, but it boils down to grasping a few essential principles. Acoustic designer Ethan Winer explains nodes, modes, nulls, and standing waves to help you understand how small room acoustics affect the music you record and mix.
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Elctronic Musician:
Truth or Consequences: Improve Your Studio's Acoustics.
I hate to be the one to break the news, but the control room you've grown to love is a saboteur and a liar. You had hoped that dressing it up with acoustical treatments and fancy reference monitors would make it tell you the truth about your mixes.... >>read more
Christopher Teti:
Born and raised in PA. Enjoyed singing as a child and was interested in the drums, but did not seriously start studying music until the age of 14. After buying a guitar, I immediately began private lessons with Ron Shank (instructor at "Beam's Music School" in PA). After 9 months of studying with him, I became more and... >>read more
GuitarNoise: Bass for beginners: This series of articles is designed to give the beginning bass player enough tools to get started and play competently in a band. Each column focuses on a different aspect of playing the bass, but they are intended to be read (and practiced) in order. It is assumed that the musician can read music and knows how... >>read more