This simulation illustrates the first, second, third, fourth, and fifth harmonic oscillation of a string fixed at both ends on a musical instrument. Users are able to choose any oscillation they wish to view or they can combine different harmonics and view the result.
Please note that this resource requires
Java Applet Plug-in.
E. Zobel, Standing Waves, Medium Fixed At Both Ends (1997), <http://zonalandeducation.com/mstm/physics/waves/standingWaves/standingWaves1/StandingWaves1.html>.
Zobel, E. (2006, January 1). Standing Waves, Medium Fixed At Both Ends. Retrieved November 11, 2025, from http://zonalandeducation.com/mstm/physics/waves/standingWaves/standingWaves1/StandingWaves1.html
Zobel, Edward. Standing Waves, Medium Fixed At Both Ends. January 1, 2006. http://zonalandeducation.com/mstm/physics/waves/standingWaves/standingWaves1/StandingWaves1.html (accessed 11 November 2025).
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Author = "Edward Zobel",
Title = {Standing Waves, Medium Fixed At Both Ends},
Volume = {2025},
Number = {11 November 2025},
Month = {January 1, 2006},
Year = {1997}
}
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