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The length will vary depending on the material you use, whether wood, metal, glass, etc. and whether the material is solid or tubular. If the tuning isn't absolutely critical, the following lengths were used for 1/2" tubular copper. (1/2 inch copper Plumbing pipe).
6-7/8, 7-1/8, 7-5/16, 7-1/2, 7-3/4, 7-15/16, 8-3/16, 8-7/16, 8-11/16, 8-15/16, 9-3/16, 9-1/2, 9-3/4 This will give you all the notes, including sharps and flats. If the notes have to be precisely tuned, you can compare the sound these tubes make with that of a professionally tuned piano or organ, or an electronic guitar tuner, then file a little off the pipe until exact sound is achieved. There are mathematical formulas for each type of material available if something other than 1/2" copper pipe is being used.
Since a xylophone is tuned in the same way wind chimes are, you might try this site:
http://home.fuse.net/engineering/chimes.htm#Pre-calculated
It will tell lengths for different material/diameters/etc. If you have broadband, watch the fun video at the bottom of the site:) .
But, if you like a real challenge, and you are good at math/algebra, try the following.
Rather than be faithful to all the physical constants of density, Young's modulus, material temperature, and so on, I selected a single correction factor E (based on actual measurement) to incorporate into the traditional formula. This correction factor allowed me to move easily among materials.
Formula for the length of an open end tube at a specific frequency.
L (mm) = (√ ((E*3.14159*K*V)/F))*10
L (inches) = (√ ((E*3.14159*K*V)/F))/2.54
Where:
L= Length of chime
K= Tubing size and wall thickness constant
ID = Tubing inside diameter (inches)
OD = Tubing outside diameter (inches)
E = Correction factor determined from measured data. Suggest 1.15
V= Velocity of sound (cm/s)
F = Frequency (Hz)
K = (√ ((ID*2.54*0.5)^2+(OD*2.54*0.5)^2))/2
1 in (inch) = 25.4 mm Approximate Speed of Sound cm/sBrassAluminumCopperPyrex TMLucite™SteelCast Iron359,000500,000375,000517,000184,000500,000448,000
What else can I help you with?
What is used to play the xylophone and how do you play it?
a mallet
What clef does xylophone play in?
Treble clef.
What is the definition of xylophone?
a xylophone is an instrument that is used to make a chiming-like sound.
Is the xylophone harder to play then the piano?
Well, there is no easiest song to play on a xylophone because there are many songs that are easy to play like: Twinkle Twinkle Little Star Mary Had a Little Lamb
Who was the first person to play the xylophone?
I believe that was Richard Xylaphone. But i am not sure the spelling of his name.
What music did 'Xylophone Man' play?
xylophone music
What is used to play the xylophone and how do you play it?
a mallet
What does a xylophonist do?
play the xylophone
Who play xylophone?
percussionist
What is the name of a small xylophone suitable for children to play?
A small xylophone suitable for children to play is called a "glockenspiel."
Can you teach a zebra to play a xylophone?
Ummmm......NO.
What instrument did Cab Calloway play?
xylophone
What clef does xylophone play in?
Treble clef.
What is the definition of xylophone?
a xylophone is an instrument that is used to make a chiming-like sound.
Could Cleopatra play the xylophone?
um ANYONE CAN PLAY THE XYLOPGHNE
Who are famous people who played the xylophone?
some people who are famous that play the xylophone is the famous mexician allie m. acala
Which animals was trained to play the xylophone?
Ravens have been trained to play the xylophone by pecking at the keys with their beaks. This has been demonstrated at various zoos and in research studies to showcase the intelligence and problem-solving abilities of these birds.
