Chordophones: Stringed instruments

Stringing you along

What is this chordophone affair all about? Well, you can bring a taut string to vibrating by striking, plucking or strumming it. The length, strength and tautness of the string determines its pitch. The size and material of the resonating body greatly influence its dynamic and sound color.

Körpergewichtsmonochord BILD

Weight-Powered Monochord ALU

With resonating body, acoustic or amplified.
The pitch of the string is determined by its own weight.

Körpergewichtsmonochord BILD

Weight-Powered Monochord Stainless Steel

Made of stainless steel, with bravado and amplification.
Pitch is determined by the string's own weight.

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Monochords

Hear relationships between numbers and divide with your eye and ear.

Körpergewichtsmonochord BILD

Standing Wave

See and alter the vibrations of a string.

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Walking Bass

Create a melody on a long, thick string.