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What are the variable factors that affect the pitch (frequency) of a vibrating string? How are these factors c

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What are the variable factors that affect the pitch (frequency) of a vibrating string? How are these factors controlled in a stringed musical instrument such as a violin?

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2 Responses to “What are the variable factors that affect the pitch (frequency) of a vibrating string? How are these factors c”

  1. Capnsnap on April 4th, 2009 5:44 am

    Tension on the strings simple as that. The tighter the string the higher the frequency of vibration and thusly the higher the pitch.

  2. arsenio on April 5th, 2009 2:40 am

    On a violin, the factors that control the pitch, assuming that it is adequately constructed, would be how the string is made to vibrate, that is a bow or finger plucking, and where you place your fingers on the fretboard. Of course, the quality of the sound depends on the player.