Double Bass Project help

[bumbleBur2slow]

Hey, I am doing a science project and a math project, and I was wondering if you could give me any information on either or both of them. First, I am doing the double bass for my science project, and I need to find information on the chemistry of the bass, what chemicals make it up and what tests are done on it, careers: what types are availible, what jobs relating the bass are related to science of chemistry, and what training you would need. Secondly, we are doing a math project where you need to find out how math is used in a career. I chose music in general for the career. So if you know any information or where I could get any information I would really appreciate it if you would let me know.
Thanks!!!
---Sam---

 

[RCWilliams]

the chief elemental components of a bass are hydrogen oxogen and carbon chemestry is probably most important in the ground, finish, and strings. google the chemicle structure of all of the different things in the instrument.

applied math is in the string and pitch positions look up fret calculators and you can see how to calculate locations of diffefent pitches. also look for information on the golden mean or rectangle and see how that applies in instrument design , throw in gear ratios and bow action , wave patterns and let your imagination run wild, then chase it down and apply it...

just a thought.

 

[Martin Sheridan]

Dear Bumble,
There's no better source than Rick Williams above and our own Bob Branstetter. There are many books and papers written on the subject. Check out the Catgut Acoustical Society, and Strad Magazine.