After almost a year of making and testing prototypes, I have completed a saxophone artificial embouchure device. The intended purpose of this apparatus is to conduct acoustic experiments to see what effect introducing different variables to the instrument will have on the harmonic spectrum and the perceived sound. It is hoped that by removing the "human element" that one will be able to better isolate and measure the effects that different changes make.
Some of the questions I want to pursue include:
-Does removing the lacquer from a saxophone make a difference in the harmonic spectrum?
-Does adding weights to the neck above the tenon make a measurable difference in the sound?
-What effect do resonators have on the sound, and what if any difference do the materials make?
If anyone has any other suggestions, I would be happy to add them to my list if possible.
More photos of the device can be seen at this location: http://s162.photobucket.com/albums/t251/jbtsax/Artificial Embouchure/
John
Some of the questions I want to pursue include:
-Does removing the lacquer from a saxophone make a difference in the harmonic spectrum?
-Does adding weights to the neck above the tenon make a measurable difference in the sound?
-What effect do resonators have on the sound, and what if any difference do the materials make?
If anyone has any other suggestions, I would be happy to add them to my list if possible.
More photos of the device can be seen at this location: http://s162.photobucket.com/albums/t251/jbtsax/Artificial Embouchure/
John
