Harmonics

The video explains how musical notes consist of a fundamental tone and harmonics, which are whole number multiples of the fundamental. These harmonics contribute to the distinctive character of musical sounds. For instance, a clarinet is designed to suppress even harmonics and emphasize odd ones, affecting its unique sound.

What is the fundamental frequency in music?

How do harmonics relate to the fundamental frequency?

Can you provide examples of whole number multiples of the fundamental frequency?

What gives a musical sound its distinctive character?

What is the effect of a clarinet's shape on harmonics?