[Harp-L] Re: Are different overtones available by changing reed shape?

[Robert Coble <robertpcoble@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

Jonathan,

Thank you for taking the time to research and answer my questions.
You've provided lots of food for thought, as well as resources to search
for more information. When I have some time, I may have a machinist 
friend try building a single reed chamber with some of these ideas. I
wish I had the engineering math skills to model some of these ideas,
but I've been too many years away from advanced calculus. I much
prefer theoretical predictions over brute force experimentation at least
for getting in the ball park of a solution.

I've had another idea since I last posted.

Sculpt the reed chamber, similar in shape to the double chambers
used on the violin or the guitar. I guess this might have a similar effect
to the famous Tate ramps. The idea is to create a resonant chamber
around the reed itself. Obviously, this might not be possible for the
fundamental frequency, but it might resonate with one of the overtones.

Regards,
Crazy Bob


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