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Treble is the highest frequency range humans can hear. It’s the opposite of bass, representing the audible spectrum’s low end. You hear treble frequencies when you hear high-pitched sounds like the upper notes on a piano, the chime of a bell, or the sizzle of a cymbal. In technical terms, treble frequencies start around 6…
Transients are the quick, loud parts at the start of a sound wave. They come before the sound’s central part, called the “sustain.” Transients help us understand what kind of sound we are hearing. For example, a drum makes a different transient than a guitar. The drum is hit quickly while a guitar string is…
Tuning is the process of adjusting the pitch of a musical instrument so that it sounds the way it should. Tuning ensures that instruments sound good together and play in harmony. It is a critical part of creating and performing music. The Science of Tuning Tuning involves setting an instrument’s pitch to a reference pitch….
Standard Tuning refers to a specific way of tuning the strings on a guitar. On a guitar with six strings, the tuning goes like this, from the lowest string to the highest string: E2, A2, D3, G3, B3, E4 E2 is the thickest string with the lowest pitch. E4 is the thinnest string with the…
The signal-to-noise ratio, or SNR for short, is one of the most important things to understand regarding audio and communications systems. SNR tells us how strong an audio signal is compared to the background noise. When the SNR is high, the audio quality is better. What is the signal-to-noise ratio? SNR is a way to…
The Saraswati Veena is an ancient stringed musical instrument that originated in India. It is named after the Hindu goddess Saraswati. In Hindu mythology, Saraswati is the goddess of knowledge, wisdom, music, art, speech, and learning. She is often shown playing or holding a veena in her iconography. The origins of the Saraswati Veena date…
Rack space is a term used in music production and audio engineering. It refers to a standard way of measuring the size of equipment that is mounted in racks. A rack is a frame or enclosure used to hold various types of electronic equipment, such as audio processors, power amplifiers, and effects units. How Rack…
Rhythm is one of the most important parts of music. It is about how the music is organized in time, with beats and patterns. Rhythm helps give the music structure and feeling. It is a key part of how music is made and played. Historical Perspective on Rhythm Rhythm has been a part of music…
Record labels want their artists’ music to be played on the radio. This can make the song popular and help sell more albums and concert tickets. But getting radio airplay is hard. There are many more songs than spots on radio station playlists. Some record labels use payola to increase airplay. They often pay radio…
A Performing Rights Organization, or PRO for short, is a company that collects money from songwriters and music publishers when their songs are played in public. This includes when songs are played on the radio, on TV, in bars and restaurants, and even in elevators. The PRO then pays this money, known as royalties, to…
