

72 - The Physics Of Music (Ft. Tim Cohen)
Nov 6, 2023
Physics professor and musician, Tim Cohen, joins the hosts to answer questions about the physics of music. They explore the 12-note scale, overtones in instruments, the physics of rhythm, the connection between number theory and music, and the physics of musical instruments like the flute, organ pipes, and saxophone.
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1 2 3 4 5 6
Introduction
00:00 • 3min
The Interface Between Music and Physics
02:34 • 4min
The Role of Overtone Series in Instrument Sounds
06:18 • 23min
Exploring the Physics of Rhythm in Music
29:25 • 2min
The Connection Between Number Theory and Music
30:57 • 8min
The Physics of Musical Instruments and Octave Shifting
38:36 • 5min