Harmonic Frequency Analysis Using the Fourier Transform
Everything in music, at the fundamental level, is made up of vibrational frequencies. Each note is an infinite series of frequencies, called harmonics, layered upon each other at uniform intervals, allowing for us to hear what we call music. The tone of each instrument is determined by the amplitude, or intensity, of each individual frequency. This project seeks to utilize the Fourier Transform to analyze an input note and compare it to a standard note. By converting the note into individual frequencies, they can then be compared, allowing for the program to tell the player what adjustments they need to make in intonation and tone.