Journal of the Mathematics Council of the Alberta Teachers’ Association
Volume 35 Issue 2, May 1998
21 – 22
The Physics of a Classical Guitar
Ryan Cassidy
I first picked up a guitar about four years ago and was captivated immediately by its complex sound and delicate tone. Since then, I have endeavored to study the instrument not only musically but also scientifically. The following is a brief synopsis of the results of one such endeavor.