4 Answered Questions for the topic Octave

06/08/19

Does octave not matter when tuning?

Why does it not matter what octave you're tuning to? If you wind a string to two different octaves of the same note, surely it's going to have a big effect on the sound, no?

06/01/19

Speed of playing notes in different octaves?

Is it common for pieces to have lower notes played slower? Do instruments with lower registers typically play slower? I ask because notes in lower octaves are closer together in frequency. For... more

07/15/15

Physics: Frequency

At very fast car races the sound of the engine as a car approaches is much different than when it passes you.   How fast would the car need to be going to have the change in frequency be one... more

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