A clarinet has no even harmonics. What would produce no odd harmonics?

1. Why do clarinets only have odd harmonics?
2. What harmonics does a clarinet produce?
3. Which instrument does not produce even-numbered harmonics?
4. What kind of wave is produced by a clarinet?
5. Can clarinets play harmonics?
6. What is the difference between odd and even harmonics?

Why do clarinets only have odd harmonics?

A clarinet is an example of a cylindrical bore instrument closed at one end. Hence, the normal resonant modes must have a pressure maximum at the closed end (the mouthpiece) and a pressure minimum near the first open key (or the bell). These conditions result in the presence of only odd harmonics in the sound.

What harmonics does a clarinet produce?

Because the clarinet acts like a closed tube resonator, it theoretically produces only odd harmonics. Note that there is some even harmonic content, but it is much diminished.

Which instrument does not produce even-numbered harmonics?

A clarinet has no even harmonics.

What kind of wave is produced by a clarinet?

The sound of the clarinet is a little like a sine wave when played softly, but successively less like it as it is played louder. To make a repeated or periodic wave that is not a simple sine wave, one can add sine waves from the harmonic series.

Can clarinets play harmonics?

When the clarinet is playing, the reed is vibrating at one particular frequency. But, especially if the vibration is large, as it is when playing loudly, it generates harmonics (see What is a sound spectrum?). The reed vibration tends to have both odd and even harmonics.

What is the difference between odd and even harmonics?

Second-order or 'even' harmonics are even-numbered multiples of the fundamental frequencies and create a rich, pleasing sound. Third-order or 'odd' harmonics are odd-numbered multiples of the fundamental frequencies, which give the signal an edgier, more aggressive sound.