If I'm interpreting that equation correctly, you're saying the fundamental wavelength in a 16ft doubly open pipe is 8m. That's a bit inaccurate. How do you arrive at that?Mozzalicious said:V=fλ
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haruspex said:If I'm interpreting that equation correctly, you're saying the fundamental wavelength in a 16ft doubly open pipe is 8m. That's a bit inaccurate. How do you arrive at that?
For the first overtone, how many wavelengths in the pipe?
Mozzalicious said:Well, I wouldn't say arrived so much as blundered into it lol. I don't really understand the question or partials so from everything I was able to find on partials I guessed 8. From the information the other things I could think of would be 16 or 2. I could provide the links to this information. I was kind of just throwing darts with something I didn't understand
An organ pipe partial is a specific frequency component of the sound produced by an organ pipe. It is created by the vibration of the air inside the pipe, and is responsible for the unique pitch and timbre of the sound.
When air is forced through an organ pipe, it creates standing waves inside the pipe. These standing waves have specific frequencies, known as partials, that are determined by the length, diameter, and material of the pipe. As the air vibrates, it produces these partials, which combine to create the overall sound of the pipe.
The number of partials an organ pipe has depends on the length and diameter of the pipe. Generally, a pipe will have anywhere from 5 to 15 partials, with the fundamental frequency being the lowest and most prominent.
Partials play a crucial role in creating the unique sound of an organ pipe. They determine the pitch and timbre of the sound, and can be manipulated by adjusting the length, diameter, and material of the pipe. By controlling the partials, organ builders can create a wide range of sounds and tones.
Yes, the partials of an organ pipe can be changed by adjusting the length, diameter, and material of the pipe. This is often done during the construction or tuning of an organ to achieve specific pitches and timbres. Some organs also have mechanisms, such as stops and sliders, that can alter the partials in real-time while the organ is being played.