By Roger Siminoff Building for consistently good tone is the focus of this book and DVD from expert Roger Siminoff. The DVD demonstrates tap-tuning and helps you identify tones. Includes a 1925 essay by Lloyd Loar. 48 pages, softcover.
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“Tap tuning” is the art of adjusting the resonant frequency of each wooden component to an ideal harmonious pitch.
Well-known for his studies of instrument acoustics, Siminoff guides the builder through the process of adjusting the soundboard, back and air chamber for a rich, sonorous voice. The goal: building acoustic stringed instruments with consistently good tonal response. A 50-minute DVD is included to demonstrate the procedure and help you identify the tapped tones.
The principles in this photo-illustrated book can be applied to most stringed instruments: mandolins, violins, guitars, ukuleles, pianos and more.
Chapters in brief: About Sound Rationale for Tap Tuning Factors Affecting the Tuning Process Preparation for Tuning Tuning and Voicing Production Tuning
Appendices include a fascinating 1925 essay on soundboard acoustics by Lloyd Loar.
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