How Sound Works - The Physics of Sound Waves

This video explains how sound waves work and how speakers work to reproduce sound. It includes descriptions of sound wave characteristics like:
Frequency
Wavelength
Amplitude
Envelope
Harmonic Content

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  • @theresistance3508
    @theresistance35082 жыл бұрын

    I know it must have taken a lot of hardwork to make this video but if it is worth anything a random guy is very thankful to you and wishes you all the best in life. Thanx for you time brother!

  • @MrMcMath

    @MrMcMath

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks so much! That means a lot to me. I wish the same for you :)

  • @TheCelljony
    @TheCelljony5 жыл бұрын

    do not take this down. this is really helpful, especially when you know nothing about sound.

  • @thatboyneedssomemilkholemd819

    @thatboyneedssomemilkholemd819

    Жыл бұрын

    Agreed

  • @curiosityintrigue
    @curiosityintrigue4 жыл бұрын

    You had my full attention for 16 minutes. I came in knowing very little to having both a better understanding of the topic & an appreciation of your fantastic teaching style. Each part you explained provided a depth of information I had hoped for & you delivered. I’m anticipating & intrigued to listen to not only part two, but also any other instructional videos you have available.

  • @MrMcMath

    @MrMcMath

    4 жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much! I really appreciate your kind words.

  • @pinnacleexpress420

    @pinnacleexpress420

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@MrMcMath I agree with bro, you spoke with essentially perfect concision, provided visuals, and also went to the perfect depth. On to part 2! Lol Edit: Error 404 part 2 not found

  • @BarbaraMerryGeng

    @BarbaraMerryGeng

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@MrMcMath Hi - can u please help me access the link to part two ? ✨👋🏼

  • @shadihamedi7326
    @shadihamedi73268 күн бұрын

    I basically don't know anything about music or even sound! I was searching for something slightly relevant to this topic, and I came across this video. You kept me to watch the whole 16-minute video! You explain incredibly fantastic. I don't know you but you should be a great teacher. Thanks for this video.

  • @desr2395
    @desr23953 жыл бұрын

    This is THE most concise and easy to understand explanation on this topic that I've seen. 12/10

  • @josephngwaka7913
    @josephngwaka79132 жыл бұрын

    Oh my!!! That was a great video. Was looking for some content to help a friend of my, but I ended up learning from you, because of the way you presented all these notions. Thanks

  • @drorraba5775
    @drorraba577514 күн бұрын

    you are a legend. this is such a gem. cant believe you’ve done this 9 years ago! any idea where i can find part 2?

  • @sofi_nadsat
    @sofi_nadsat7 жыл бұрын

    I´ve seen a thousands of tutorials about sound, and I can say that this is the best tutorial ever.

  • @shrinand-jy3kb
    @shrinand-jy3kb4 ай бұрын

    i found a gem today in understanding the sound more clearly ..... i jz started up ...hehe WOW !! ...and GEM bcoz, whoever explains u basics is a GEM bcoz basics are the GEM itself !! Thanks for sharing the video mate.....booOOoom

  • @RaymondMatthews577
    @RaymondMatthews5775 ай бұрын

    Thank You for helping me understand what I couldn't describe in communication about visualizing sound characteristics ... Envelope & Harmonic Content were the missing definitions I needed .. Makes sense now 🤔

  • @pedrohenriquepereiradefrei7109
    @pedrohenriquepereiradefrei71097 жыл бұрын

    I cam here not because I wanted to learn more about music, but because I needed to learn more about sound for engineering class. Did not left disapointed

  • @zehrayousef9793
    @zehrayousef97933 жыл бұрын

    Very clearly explained without frills and extra mumbo jumbo to confuse

  • @12Djpedro
    @12Djpedro6 жыл бұрын

    Dude, your video was awesome. You would be a great teacher.

  • @soundmad6021
    @soundmad60213 жыл бұрын

    You are great man! Please teach, don't think twice, you are rare.

  • @davidfallon4898
    @davidfallon48982 жыл бұрын

    Nice talking speed....great explanations ( like the fruit juice comparison too )...keep going with your tutorials. Recapping on the basics is always a must from time to time no matter how advanced we get in this science.

  • @morganm5475
    @morganm54754 жыл бұрын

    Thank you!! this is better than any physics class ive ever had

  • @aaronramireztenorio8751
    @aaronramireztenorio87512 жыл бұрын

    Some of the best explanations in youtube!

  • @Cultofthoughts
    @Cultofthoughts3 жыл бұрын

    That was a perfect explanation! thank you !

  • @noramontfort3353
    @noramontfort3353Ай бұрын

    this video is seriously amazing, thank you so much for all your work! even after coming to this 8 years after publishing it is still so sooo helpful!!!

  • @chrismezzacappa3248
    @chrismezzacappa32485 жыл бұрын

    This video is incredible. You deserve a million Views.

  • @armadillo85
    @armadillo853 жыл бұрын

    Near perfect pace, which I find almost impossible to find in a documentary. Graphics and visuals are both intuitive and easy to understand logically. I got a cliffhanger feeling in my gut a few times, which is also rare for me while watching a documentary. Really nice work.

  • @dbuet2
    @dbuet24 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for this. The way you explain it makes total sense.

  • @RogerioValgode
    @RogerioValgode3 жыл бұрын

    Wow, one of the best explanations I saw. So good... Congrats!

  • @skinnybeats4202
    @skinnybeats42026 жыл бұрын

    One of the best sound engineering videos I've seen, very cut to the point, no b.s. Good job

  • @vindumethyaahangama2649
    @vindumethyaahangama26493 жыл бұрын

    You don’t have a monotonous voice so it doesn’t get boring to keep listening 🤩🤩

  • @Rene_Christensen
    @Rene_Christensen2 жыл бұрын

    When the speaker is pushed all the way out, you have a negative pressure. The pressure is in phase with acceleration, not with displacement. This is such a common misconception, and I have explained to many a student and acoustic engineer.

  • @davidbrown6340
    @davidbrown634010 күн бұрын

    Masterful teaching: clear and pleasant.

  • @ameerfaris6336
    @ameerfaris63368 жыл бұрын

    You did a great job at not making it bored like other videos. Have a great day

  • @draharecords793
    @draharecords7932 жыл бұрын

    Simplest explanation ever!! Good job man 💯

  • @DJDouglasWarden
    @DJDouglasWarden2 жыл бұрын

    At the end when you showed the 3 different waves, it would have been cool to hear a side by side comparison together. Otherwise awesome video. Very detailed and informative but explained simply enough for basic understanding. Thanks for creating it. ☮️❤️🎵🌍🤗🏁

  • @PetarLuketina
    @PetarLuketina Жыл бұрын

    Best. Explanation. I. Have. Ever. Heard. 👏 Thank you, sir!

  • @queeniefcharles
    @queeniefcharles2 жыл бұрын

    This was extremely helpful, I couldn’t be happier. I usually someone who's afraid of everything related to math and waves in general and you got my full attention, and I got everything. I even took notes! Thank you for the great content. The internet is made for this kind of wholesome content

  • @darkskinwhite
    @darkskinwhite5 жыл бұрын

    wasnt sure about this at first, but its legit. i know about sound but sometimes i just like to go over the super basics and fundamentals. thanks bro, great job

  • @gregbean2303
    @gregbean2303 Жыл бұрын

    This video was incredible. Such a good explanation

  • @topinfo_ng
    @topinfo_ng4 жыл бұрын

    This is one of the best sound tutorial for beginners. I really love it. I now understand perfectly how sounds are being produced. All thanks to you.

  • @ChristianRyanVlogs
    @ChristianRyanVlogs7 жыл бұрын

    Where is part 2? Awesome video! My next search is how the brain perceives sound. Went a little fast for my slow brain but good thing I can remind. Many thanks for your explanation

  • @nahhh5318
    @nahhh53184 жыл бұрын

    10/10 been looking for something like this for a while, nice video.

  • @selemonnigussu6072
    @selemonnigussu60724 жыл бұрын

    Well explained! Thank you!

  • @cryptosfool
    @cryptosfool2 жыл бұрын

    excellent visualization... i think i finally understand this.

  • @matttorres8921
    @matttorres89215 жыл бұрын

    This has been super helpful, I’ve been racking my brain the last week trying to figure this out. Awesome video. Within the first 3 minutes I understood what took me weeks to understand!

  • @idontnoapassword
    @idontnoapassword3 жыл бұрын

    Wow! Didn't realize how small of a channel this was! I could tell by the Camera quality but the editing and content was so smooth! Great video and great content. Keep it up!

  • @iROLL24
    @iROLL244 жыл бұрын

    Thank you. This presentation was articulated well and aesthetically pleasing. I’m a new subscriber! I can’t get enough of sound, frequency, vibration, energy and the sorts.

  • @chanmoore6635
    @chanmoore66356 жыл бұрын

    I'm going to a sound engineering school, and we are going through this very thing in week 1. This helped break things down and give me some additional context! Thanks a lot and keep the videos coming Adam!

  • @Dreaming-11
    @Dreaming-117 жыл бұрын

    Please, can you make available PART 2? Best video of this topic I found so far.

  • @nelnelnel533
    @nelnelnel5336 жыл бұрын

    Thanks alot man! You've done an amazing job at explaining these concepts, clearer than most videos out there

  • @ruxandrabeschea5810
    @ruxandrabeschea58108 жыл бұрын

    this was so helpful, thanks for saving my physics grade!

  • @alexandershein4657
    @alexandershein4657Ай бұрын

    This is an awesome explanation of sound waves, thank you very much for your effort!

  • @curiousam4275
    @curiousam42752 жыл бұрын

    Excellent video tutorial! You simplified a rather complex subject using real/actual examples to illustrate and “amplify” your concepts. You’re a gifted teacher! Like they say - you brought the cookie jar from the top shelf to the floor so everyone can partake. Thanks Adam! I appreciate your gift to us. Btw, if you can simplify how a compressor, gate and reverb works and how to use them effectively, I’d (& our Sunday school music and sound team) be forever grateful to you!

  • @MrMcMath

    @MrMcMath

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks so much! I have a video about how compressors work here: kzread.info/dash/bejne/hYN5lLqMfpzNoaw.html A noise gate is pretty much the opposite of a compressor. A compressor will attenuate signal ABOVE the threshold while a gate will attenuate signal BELOW the threshold. Reverb is its own can of worms. How it works depends on the type: spring, plate, room reflections, etc. As far as using each of them effectively, it's really about understanding how they work and then TONS of practice and experimentation. Hope that helps, lmk if you have any questions.

  • @mltvrsemusic975
    @mltvrsemusic9752 жыл бұрын

    6:17 was so familiar but i didnt expect that

  • @simcHyt
    @simcHyt6 жыл бұрын

    Truly helpful, I wanted to learn this for a long time and I've finally found a video that properly explains the roots of sound, thank you :)

  • @diegodelafuente2142
    @diegodelafuente21426 жыл бұрын

    Excelente! You are a natural educator. Thxs!

  • @anuragjoshi667
    @anuragjoshi6674 жыл бұрын

    Great explanations!! Thanks. P.S. - You somewhat look like Jon Snow.

  • @maximilianhohl412
    @maximilianhohl4123 жыл бұрын

    This was extremely helpful, thank you so much for uploading this!!

  • @aaniaistify
    @aaniaistify4 жыл бұрын

    fantastic video! finally i understand the basics of how sound works

  • @kathleen3415
    @kathleen341510 ай бұрын

    Killer job breaking these concepts down! Thanks so much for making this video!

  • @sandrofreeman1891
    @sandrofreeman1891Ай бұрын

    Great video! I would love to see part 2!

  • @AmirBeysafer
    @AmirBeysafer6 жыл бұрын

    That's really simple and informative. Thanks a lot you helped me a lot in understanding how it works! Would love to see more of your stuff. Please keep going! One more thing, you proved to me that making a great video doesn't necessarily need expensive equipment!

  • @ennonslegers
    @ennonslegers Жыл бұрын

    This is absolutely helpful to me and I went through the whole. I searched for part 2 in your channel but didn't find it. Appreciate it if you could do part 2. Thanks so much.

  • @revitalbatami
    @revitalbatami8 жыл бұрын

    Thank you! Really good video. Interesting and clear

  • @patricksweeney4601
    @patricksweeney46012 ай бұрын

    Loved the video. Very clear.

  • @T3chBeatz
    @T3chBeatz6 жыл бұрын

    This was a good explanation, especially in terms of visualising the wave/speaker. Keep up the good work!

  • @danielboozdb
    @danielboozdb3 жыл бұрын

    Amazing content! Thank you. Very gifted teacher

  • @viktoriamedvedko2024
    @viktoriamedvedko20242 жыл бұрын

    it's such an amazing explanation, man! thank you! :)

  • @mimesisvisuals
    @mimesisvisuals3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks a lot for that gem of info Adam. Really appreciate you creating this.

  • @carlosmagallanes3215
    @carlosmagallanes32153 жыл бұрын

    thank you I learn now about frequencies and amplitude.

  • @yogigpxxx
    @yogigpxxx3 жыл бұрын

    All i want to know just about 1f. Thanks bro you explained with great way,

  • @vinaypillay7770
    @vinaypillay77704 жыл бұрын

    Wonderful tutorial. Thanks a lot!

  • @AmeenAltajer
    @AmeenAltajer7 жыл бұрын

    Adam, from the bottom of my heart, thank you so much I've been looking for this sort of explanation for a very long time, thank you again.

  • @MrMcMath

    @MrMcMath

    4 жыл бұрын

    Thank you, Ameen. I appreciate your comment. Sorry for responding so late!

  • @wilburh2m
    @wilburh2m2 жыл бұрын

    Great explanation of the kinds of waves and why they are what they are. 58.4 feet for a 20hz signal? That puts alot into perspective.

  • @jacquesjacques2883
    @jacquesjacques28837 жыл бұрын

    This video was awesome. Can't wait till part 2

  • @wahishabdallahiman3267
    @wahishabdallahiman326710 ай бұрын

    Man you explained it very well, thanks 👍

  • @jojo1865
    @jojo18652 жыл бұрын

    Best explanation out there. Thanks

  • @oneandonlyadi
    @oneandonlyadi4 жыл бұрын

    Hi adam, we need part 2, thanks!

  • @byronloveee3651

    @byronloveee3651

    4 жыл бұрын

    asshole

  • @MrMcMath

    @MrMcMath

    4 жыл бұрын

    You know, now I have some extra time on my hands. It might take me a little time but it's now on my to-do list! Thanks.

  • @sceKernelDestroy
    @sceKernelDestroy4 жыл бұрын

    This is an extraordinary video, thank you so much!

  • @maryh8362
    @maryh8362 Жыл бұрын

    We loved this video! You had my curious just-turned-six year old’s attention for the full 16 minutes. She is wondering about part two, because how our ears receive the sound was a lot to do with what sparked the curiosity to begin with. 😊 Thank you for posting! We really enjoyed it!

  • @MrMcMath

    @MrMcMath

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks so much, glad you both enjoyed it! I've been meaning to create part 2 for years now. It's still on my to-do list, hopefully I can check it off soon.

  • @ajbmyf4561
    @ajbmyf45612 жыл бұрын

    This is brilliant, thank you so much Adam, you made it so clear!

  • @Lara-ym8fe
    @Lara-ym8fe3 жыл бұрын

    Awesome video. I've watched a lot with these basic information on sound and yours is actually the first which covered everything and that really understandable! Thank you. I was was searching for Part II Psychoacoustics...would be awesome if you load it up too! Looking forward to it :)

  • @MrMcMath

    @MrMcMath

    2 жыл бұрын

    Hopefully this summer!

  • @behzadbisadi9010
    @behzadbisadi90102 жыл бұрын

    very useful information, thanks a lot Adam.

  • @polestar5152
    @polestar51523 жыл бұрын

    lovely informative video thanks alot

  • @elijaheskin1
    @elijaheskin12 жыл бұрын

    Thank you! Entertaining and easy to understand

  • @DarioCotti
    @DarioCotti6 жыл бұрын

    very interesting and well explained! Thank you

  • @olegleonov6765
    @olegleonov67656 жыл бұрын

    Video was really helpful, will keep watching!

  • @Riidher
    @Riidher Жыл бұрын

    Nice job of demonstrating a complex topic in simple and understandable terms. I feel I have a better inkling of what is really happening with the sound waves I'm hearing.

  • @arasaltan
    @arasaltan4 жыл бұрын

    Thanks so much for this great video. You are a wonderful teacher🙏🏼

  • @Luk4zguy97
    @Luk4zguy977 жыл бұрын

    thanks for a great video. It was very educational and the visuals were very descriptive.

  • @ruairi_
    @ruairi_ Жыл бұрын

    this was amazing. i never understood this stuff until now.

  • @robertcardelli
    @robertcardelli7 жыл бұрын

    Thank you. Very informative!

  • @kennydust
    @kennydust4 жыл бұрын

    This is on point. I'm studying this at uni but it's not even close to this engaging. Thanks for sharing.

  • @drculbreath
    @drculbreath3 жыл бұрын

    Hey man, sweet physics video. I'm going to see if I can work this into my class.

  • @MrMcMath

    @MrMcMath

    2 жыл бұрын

    If I understand the question right, the way to get quality amplification is with quality electronic components, which often cost more. As it goes

  • @jennipark6107
    @jennipark61072 жыл бұрын

    Hey... this was really cool. I'm in a rabbit hole right now because I am about to teach my second graders about sound and I like to increase my own understanding before I start something new. I was with you until the end... the only thing I never really understood was how adding the different frequencies to the sine wave created the different looking wave. However, I have little background knowledge on this subject so it's probably not your fault. I thought this video was excellent!!

  • @AA-mq2jb
    @AA-mq2jb7 жыл бұрын

    This video taught me a lot about sound. Thanks Adam! When foes part 2 come out?

  • @T3chBeatz
    @T3chBeatz4 жыл бұрын

    Great work! Thank you

  • @DanielYWoo
    @DanielYWoo Жыл бұрын

    The best video about sound ever, and just in 16 mins, all clear. Thanks Adam.

  • @jademelinlo
    @jademelinlo3 жыл бұрын

    This is great, thank you for sharing

  • @adgjlxqwerty
    @adgjlxqwerty7 жыл бұрын

    this really helped me understand sound, thanks!

  • @yoomsitcho
    @yoomsitcho2 жыл бұрын

    This was very instructive thank you

  • @hanaanrosenthal
    @hanaanrosenthal3 жыл бұрын

    Great video - thank you!

  • @michaeldruce6929
    @michaeldruce6929 Жыл бұрын

    Awesome. Really well explained.

  • @deepakubhoo7406
    @deepakubhoo74064 жыл бұрын

    this was an excellent no bullshit explanation