Gillett & Johnston tuning book entries
Explanation of the entries in the Gillett Johnston tuning books in Croydon Libary. [...] Read More... from Gillett Johnston tuning book entries
The Sound of Bells
The acoustics, sound, tuning and history of church bells
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Six Gillett & Johnston twelves
G J cast many peals of eight and ten, but only five complete peals of twelve. This paper investigates these peals to see what conclusions can be reached about how they were designed and tuned. [...] Read More... from Six Gillett Johnston twelves
Ceramic bells
A brief investigation into the acoustics of ceramic or clay bells, installed in the UK in a number of mini-rings, and also installed by Meissen in at least two European carillons or chimes. [...] Read More... from Ceramic bells
The Van Aerschodts of Louvain
English translation of a paper written by Paul-Félix Vernimmen on the family history of the Van Aerschodts. [...] Read More... from The Van Aerschodts of Louvain
The musical quality of van Aerschodt bells
The partial frequencies and tuning characteristics of van Aerschodt bells, compared with bells from Rudhall and Mears. [...] Read More... from The musical quality of van Aerschodt bells
the van Aerschodts
The van Aerschodt family of Leuven, Belgium were one of the most significant founders of bells in the low countries in the latter part of the 19th century. [...] Read More... from the van Aerschodts
Modes of vibration of a tubular bell
Results of an experiment to show the vibration patterns in a tubular bell. [...] Read More... from Modes of vibration of a tubular bell
Hemispherical bells
Investigation into the strike pitch and partial frequencies of hemispherical bells, including a detailed analysis of modes of vibration, and pitch shift due to variation in thickness. [...] Read More... from Hemispherical bells
Long-waisted bells
Partial frequencies of 24 long-waisted bells, including 12 where the partials have been identified using nodal patterns. [...] Read More... from Long-waisted bells
Manipulating bell sounds
This page explains the mathematical techniques I use to manipulate bell sounds for various purposes. Sound file examples demonstrate sharpening or flattening bells, adjusting individual partials, and the effect of thin and thick bells. [...] Read More... from Manipulating bell sounds