Is piano and violin notes the same?

Look at examples of the the same music, one for piano and one for violin, the notes even on the treble clef are different. The piano seems to be set one note lower, just comparing note for note.

What causes the same note played on a guitar and a piano to have a different sound?

The main factor that causes different sounds in an instrument is the harmonic frequencies and overtones that an instrument outputs on notes, with other factors such as material affecting this factor. A vibrating string does not produce a single frequency, but a mixture of fundamental frequencies and overtones.

How is violin music written?

Musical notes are written on and between five parallel lines called a staff. The Treble clef or G clef is used for violin music. It also is used by the viola and cello when the notes are in a higher range than the tenor and bass clefs. The Alto clef is the most frequently used clef in viola music.

What allows us to perceive the difference in sound between a piano and a violin?

Technically, timbre includes anything that allows us to distinguish two sounds that have the same loudness, pitch, and duration. For instance, a violin and a piano playing the same note sound very different, based on their sound quality or timbre. An important aspect of timbre is the spectral content of a sound.

How does an instrument make different sounds?

Different notes are produced by changing the length of the instrument or the size of the bell-shaped end. String instruments (violin, guitar) – Strings are plucked or bowed and vibrations from the strings hit the hollow body of the instrument, bouncing off the instrument box to produce sounds.

Why does the amplitude of a piano note differ from a violin?

The amplitude is not the main cause of the difference between a piano note and the same violin note. A violin’s string is vibrating as a bow is dragged across it. This friction causes the string to vibrate in a sawtooth wave that is mostly the primary tone. Also if the bow is pulled smoothly the amplitude remains constant.

What is the difference between piano and violin?

When you play the piano, you will use your right hand for the melodic line and the left one for an accompaniment. While playing the violin, you will use the right hand to hold the bow or plucks the strings and the left one to play the notes. While the piano has a range of 7+ octaves, the violin has a limited range of notes.

What is the difference between amplitude and harmonic amplitude?

Amplitude refers to how loud something sounds. The difference between the sounds of a piano and a violin are due to the difference in amplitudes of the HARMONICS of the fundamental note. Harmonics are multiples of the basic note. For example, suppose that you play the A above middle C. The fundamental is 440 Hz.

What happens if you tune a violin and a piano together?

Over-tightening while tuning can also lead to broken strings too. You should always encourage young students to place their violin in the protective shell case. The piano on the other hand is a lot less fragile than a violin. At most being careless could result in a couple of blemishes to the casing and finish.