compression waves

[Ron Nossaman]

>Go look at the website that had the experiment I posted. I am sure you will
>understand what the speaking length is.

If you're referring to the Kundt's tube setup, yes, I think I understand
the example. In this case, the speaking length is precisely half of the rod
length, determined by a simple clamp, with the rod ends free. It's
interesting, but I'm not sure that it applies. Now what happens with a
clamp type consisting of a double bearing point with relatively solid
surface contact in between (piano bridge) with the speaking length other
than half the overall length, or is that agraffe to pressure bar, or hitch
to counter bearing, or tuning pin to hitch, with the ends terminated rather
than free? I thought that's what we were after.

Just thought I'd remind you.

Ron N