The Mathematics of the Harp: Modeling the Classical Instrument and Designing Futuristic Ones

Journal of Humanistic Mathematics

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Cristina Carr¹  Daniel Chioffi²  Maya Glenn³  Stefan O Nita⁴  Vlad N Nita¹  Bogdan G. Nita¹ 

[1]Montclair State University

[2]Northeastern University

[3]Columbia High School

[4]Kinnelon High School

关键词: harp;    mathematics;    music;    modeling;    strings;    instruments;   

DOI  :  10.5642/jhummath.GEZG5395

学科分类：社会科学、人文和艺术（综合）

来源: Claremont Center for the Mathematical Sciences

【 摘 要 】

We analyze and model the neck of the classical harp based on the length of the strings, their tension and density. We then use the results to design new and innovative harp shapes by adjusting the parameters of the model.

【 授权许可】

CC BY-NC-ND