Published March 11, 2015
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Banjo Bridge Mutes
- Creators
- Politzer, David
Abstract
Adding extra weight to the bridge of a banjo (or violin) is a common strategy for muting the sound. The result is, indeed, a quieter instrument, but this method of muting also increases sustain and yields a more mellow tone. Some examples and measurements with a variable-mass mute are presented. Two very simple models of pieces of the physics offer some understanding of the prominent features --- at least, on average. However, the details of loudness and sustain prove to be complex and subtle, both in terms of physics and perception.
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Additional details
- Eprint ID
- 55693
- Resolver ID
- CaltechAUTHORS:20150310-181623210
- Created
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2015-03-11Created from EPrint's datestamp field
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2019-10-03Created from EPrint's last_modified field
- Other Numbering System Name
- HDP
- Other Numbering System Identifier
- 15-01