Question

What effect can the following actions have in the sound of musical instruments?
(a) tightening the string
(b) shortening the air column
(c) increasing the length of the vibrating string
(d) plucking the string hard
(e) using a thick string

Answer 1

(a) tightening the string - Pitch increases

(b) shortening the air column - Pitch increases

(c) increasing the length of the vibrating string - Pitch decreases

(d) plucking the string hard - Loudness increases

(e) using a thick string - Pitch decreases