Soundboards: Thickness and Area

Ron Nossaman RNossaman@cox.net
Mon, 20 Oct 2003 14:20:21 -0500


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>Don't these Chladni patterns depend on the frequency of the vibration?

Yes, and the shape, border conditions, stiffness, mass distribution, 
driving point, and anything else going along for the ride like a string 
plane in the case of the piano. Lots of folks have played with this stuff 
in pianos, mostly without the plate and strings. Most have abandoned it.

Ron N

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