The Mathematics of the Harp: Modeling the Classical Instrument and Designing Futuristic Ones

Authors

Cristina Carr, Montclair State University, Montclair, New JerseyFollow
Daniel Chioffi, Northeastern University, Boston, MassachusettsFollow
Maya Glenn, Columbia High School, Maplewood, New JerseyFollow
Stefan O. Nita, Kinnelon High School, Kinnelon New JerseyFollow
Vlad N. Nita, Montclair State University, Montclair, New JerseyFollow
Bogdan G. Nita, Montclair State University, Montclair, New JerseyFollow

Abstract / Synopsis

We analyze and model the neck of the classical harp based on the length of the strings, their tension and density. We then use the results to design new and innovative harp shapes by adjusting the parameters of the model.

DOI

10.5642/jhummath.GEZG5395

Recommended Citation

Cristina Carr, Daniel Chioffi, Maya Glenn, Stefan O. Nita, Vlad N. Nita & Bogdan G. Nita, "The Mathematics of the Harp: Modeling the Classical Instrument and Designing Futuristic Ones," Journal of Humanistic Mathematics, Volume 13 Issue 1 (January 2023), pages 189-205. DOI: 10.5642/jhummath.GEZG5395. Available at: https://scholarship.claremont.edu/jhm/vol13/iss1/15

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