The Acoustics of My Cigar Box Leg Fiddle: A Deep Dive with Gemini 🎻

It all started with a simple question: "What is that pitched tone I hear when I tap on my cigar box leg fiddle?" That single moment of curiosity sent me down a fascinating rabbit hole into the world of instrument acoustics. In this video, I'll share that journey of discovery with you, guided by a knowledge download from Gemini. We'll explore how that initial tone is caused by the instrument's Helmholtz Resonance and Body Modes. Then, we'll dive into how these sounds will interact with the bowed pitches of my fiddle to create acoustic sweet spots, character tones, and the mysterious wolf tone! - Dr. Liza Seigido ▶️Cigar Box Leg Fiddle Playlist: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLlVHstDF7JwyR0F7yFOke_ZJtCSPOHNRl&si=GfNKhHzf6JbaVAKD For those interested in learning more about the physics and acoustics covered in this video, here are some recommended resources.👇 📚Resources for Further Study: **Helmholtz Resonance** (Article by Joe Wolfe). University of New South Wales. Available at: https://newt.phys.unsw.edu.au/jw/Helmholtz.html **Violin Acoustics** (Article by Joe Wolfe). University of New South Wales. Available at: https://www.phys.unsw.edu.au/jw/violindex.html Picture of the Interior of a Violin: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Interior_of_a_violin.svg#:~:text=Under%20the%20following%20conditions:%20*%20attribution%20–,same%20or%20compatible%20license%20as%20the%20original. #cigarboxguitars