Volume One covers harmonic vibrations, systems with one degree of freedom, vibrating systems in general, transverse vibrations of strings, longitudinal and tors

With an historical introduction by Robert B Lindsay.

"A lucid and passionate case for a more mindful way of listening to and engaging with musical, natural, and manmade sounds." —New York Times In this tour of t

Standard reference in the field provides a clear, systematically organized introductory review of fundamental concepts for advanced graduate students and resear