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  1. What are overtones? - Music: Practice & Theory Stack Exchange

    Nov 5, 2017 · Overtones technically divide into two categories: harmonic overtones and other overtones that aren't integer multiples of the fundamental frequency, and I think this is an awesome job of …

  2. What's the difference between overtones and harmonics?

    Nov 9, 2014 · What are overtones and what are harmonics? How do they relate? I know that the first harmonic is the tone A at 440 HZ and the second harmonic is at 880HZ an octave higher, it is also …

  3. What causes overtones at harmonic frequencies in an instrument?

    Dec 14, 2018 · The answer to this actually depends on the instrument. There are three essentially different reasons why an instrument's overtones might be (more or less) harmonic, and at least two …

  4. Overtones and decay rates for specific instruments [closed]

    May 22, 2025 · The timbre of an instrument (the way it sounds different from other instruments) is largely determined by the relative strengths of each fundamental note's overtones (its spectrum) and how …

  5. Harmonic, partial, overtone. Which is which? - Music: Practice & Theory ...

    Aug 18, 2024 · This question is similar to: What's the difference between overtones and harmonics?. If you believe it’s different, please edit the question, make it clear how it’s different and/or how the …

  6. frequency - Why don't I hear overtones as a chord - Music: Practice ...

    Oct 31, 2024 · Closely related but not quite duplicate—almost the opposite question, in a sense: "Why don't I hear a chord as a single tone with overtones?"

  7. instruments - What is heard when a tuning fork is struck? - Music ...

    Oct 14, 2023 · When a tuning fork is struck I hear two tones. From a distance I can hear a high octave frequency of the pitch of the tuning fork. Though, if I listen to it closely (closer to my ears), I also hear a

  8. What are the best techniques to play overtones in the saxophone?

    Apr 27, 2011 · For practicing overtones, first you need to get your embouchure used to the overtones. A simple way of doing it is to finger the higher register, start blowing, and letting go of the octave key. …

  9. Harmonic Overtones - Music: Practice & Theory Stack Exchange

    Mar 6, 2025 · I am considering doing an investigation into Harmonic Overtones for the purpose of my Science Research Project. This would investigate how the different amplitudes of harmonic …

  10. Harmonic and Inharmonic overtones - Music: Practice & Theory Stack …

    Jan 6, 2023 · The frequencies of harmonic overtones are an integer multiple of the fundamental frequency. If the fundamental is at f0 then these overtones will be at 2 f0, 3 f0 and so one. A periodic …