Original title: The Innovation of Oscillators in Rhodes pianos
Authors: Prokop, Šimon
Document type: Papers
Language: eng
Publisher: Vysoké učení technické v Brně, Fakulta elektrotechniky a komunikačních technologií
Abstract: For decades, the enchanting sounds of mechanicalelectric keyboards have been a source of inspiration. However, there has been a lack of significant innovation in their mechanical components for many years. This paper deals with development of oscillators for mechanical-electric keyboard instruments, specifically focusing on innovations in a frequency spectrum due to modifications in the geometry of mechanical parts, variations in materials, sensing position and hammer strike position. Drawing from the original oscillators of Rhodes Mk7 instrument, new virtual models were created using software SolidWorks and subsequently analyzed using software Ansys. These models were then physically fabricated and subjected to examinating. The final assessment involved comparing the frequency spectra of the upgraded assemblies with the original assemblies and analyzing resulting data.
Keywords: hammer; oscillators; piano; Rhodes; spectral analysis; Tines
Host item entry: Proceedings I of the 30st Conference STUDENT EEICT 2024: General papers, ISBN 978-80-214-6231-1, ISSN 2788-1334

Institution: Brno University of Technology (web)
Document availability information: Fulltext is available in the Brno University of Technology Digital Library.
Original record: https://hdl.handle.net/11012/249199

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