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Influence of mechanical and geometrical parameters on the static behavior of ...
The bow, which is essential to produce the sound of bowed string instruments, has been little studied. The present work aims to better understand its mechanical... -
The piano soundboard - Modal studies in the low- and the mid-frequency range
The vibratory behaviour of the piano soundboard in the mid-frequency domain is studied in this PhD thesis. The first chapter is devoted to the board itself: its role,... -
Vibroacoustic characterization of string instruments - Application for luther...
The assessment of musical instruments may be performed using vibroacoustical parameters, enabling to quantify objectively differences between instruments. The choice... -
Objective characterisation of pitch, timber and ease of playing qualities for...
Two methods for characterising the acoustic features (pitch, timber, easiness of playing) of single reed woodwind instruments are developed and tested. On one hand, we... -
Acoustique des instruments de musique (2e édition revue et augmentée)
Quel est le rôle du biseau d'une flûte ? Comment se constitue le " timbre " d'un instrument, qui nous permet de distinguer à coup sûr une trompette d'une clarinette ?... -
Integration of user's perceptions in product design. Application to musical b...
Today, the perceived quality of products arbitrates more and more the choice of the consumer. Beyond<br />technical performances, the perceptions of the customer...
