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

[@theresistance3508]

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]

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

[@desr2395]

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

[@curiosityintrigue]

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]

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

[@pinnacleexpress420]

@@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]

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

[@TheCelljony]

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

[@Yt_ShadowBannedme]

Agreed

[@shrinand-jy3kb]

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]

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 🤔

[@sofi_nadsat]

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

[@draharecords793]

Simplest explanation ever!! Good job man 💯

[@chrisrickenbach8167]

I am just starting to dive into sound recording and starting to read about these basics. My thought as i was reading was that sound moved circularly instead of the up and down graphs that i see. Your shovel demonstration really helped me to see how sound actually travels, where it is an up and down, but is also an across the plane. Thank you for your easy to understand explanations of this!

[@armadillo85]

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.

[@shadihamedi7326]

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.

[@josephngwaka7913]

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

[@BenCaesar]

Amazing video, please drop the psychoacoustics video too !

[@XR650Max]

That was the single best explanation for sound I have ever heard. Bravo and thank you sir

[@zehrayousef9793]

Very clearly explained without frills and extra mumbo jumbo to confuse

[@Or.BenHaim]

Great video!

[@cryptosfool]

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

[@ameerfaris6336]

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

[@topinfo_ng]

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.

[@KatieMinks]

This was incredible and drastically increased my understanding of how sound works. I really liked the envelope / package metaphor, and I think continuing with that metaphor or using a different one would have helped me understand overtones better, which is the only thing in the video I feel a bit fuzzy on conceptually. Thank you so much! Super grateful for this content!

[@DanielYWoo]

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

[@skinnybeats4202]

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

[@drorraba5775]

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?

[@darkskinwhite]

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

[@soundmad6021]

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

[@davidfallon4898]

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.

[@chrismezzacappa3248]

This video is incredible. You deserve a million Views.

[@queeniefcharles]

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

[@anhdays1415]

This is the best video I saw today, it's pure knowledge. I can't thank you enough

[@curiousam4275]

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]

Thanks so much! I have a video about how compressors work here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/iYCoY4uJg56ap6s 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.

[@anamariaclarinet]

This is great and clear. Where is the part 2!?

[@MrMcMath]

Coming this summer! (hopefully)

[@noramontfort3353]

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!!!

[@matttorres8921]

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!

[@BarbaraMerryGeng]

Fascinating report on the science of sound. How to find the next video 🤷🏻‍♀️

[@aaronramireztenorio8751]

Some of the best explanations in youtube!

[@idontnoapassword]

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!

[@chanmoore6635]

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!

[@morganm5475]

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

[@12Djpedro]

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

[@Yumetro]

This is the best video ive seen so far, The way you explained everything made it very simple for me to understand. Thank you so much.

[@pedrohenriquepereiradefrei7109]

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

[@Rene_Christensen]

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.

[@carlosmagallanes3215]

thank you I learn now about frequencies and amplitude.

[@maryh8362]

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]

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.

[@wahishabdallahiman3267]

Man you explained it very well, thanks 👍

[@Riidher]

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.

[@Dreaming-11]

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

[@nelnelnel533]

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

[@RogerioValgode]

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

[@patricksweeney4601]

Loved the video. Very clear.

[@iROLL24]

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.

[@arasaltan]

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

[@dbuet2]

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

[@simcHyt]

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 :)

[@nahhh5318]

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

[@mltvrse_music]

6:17 was so familiar but i didnt expect that

[@gregbean2303]

This video was incredible. Such a good explanation

[@PetarLuketina]

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

[@ruxandrabeschea5810]

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

[@jovbrza1749]

wheres pt 2? great video nice examples ty

[@Guycjohnsen]

I really enjoyed your video. Thank you sir!

[@kathleen3415]

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

[@kennydust]

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

[@elijaheskin1]

Thank you! Entertaining and easy to understand

[@AmeenAltajer]

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]

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

[@yoomsitcho]

This was very instructive thank you

[@Lara-ym8fe]

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]

Hopefully this summer!

[@bitflux2]

nice, we need more, cant find part two

[@MrMcMath]

Hopefully coming this summer

[@jojo1865]

Best explanation out there. Thanks

[@ayriln]

I don't comment most of the time but it was so helpful that I hope everything had such a good explanation and I couldn't bring myself to leave with just a like. thank you.❤❤❤❤

[@ennonslegers]

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.

[@wilburh2m]

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.

[@ChristianRyanVlogs]

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

[@vishalpazzo]

Really very nicely you explained.....thnx for that

[@AmirBeysafer]

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!

[@powerfulsparks]

This is a great video, very useful and interesting

[@aaniaistify]

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

[@alexandershein4657]

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

[@jacquesjacques2883]

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

[@nokablue]

Love this video! You take a very complex concept and make it very accessible. Only one question: You mention "air particles" sitting in front of a speaker, which are moved (compressed) together by the [magnetic?] vibrations of the speaker.... but *what is* an "air particle"? It's clearly not something we can see... so what are these invisible particles that are moving? Thanks for the lesson!

[@MrMcMath]

The air particles I'm referring to are the molecules that make up the "fluid" of air all around us. For example, if you put your hand in front of your face and blow on it, you're feeling the air particles rushing past your hand. I'm no chemist but I believe it's made up of nitrogen, oxygen, carbon, maybe some hydrogen? The vibrations the speaker creates are mechanical energy pushing those molecules back and forth. The speaker is a transducer, meaning it turns electrical energy (electrical impulses sent through to wire ) into mechanical energy (the speaker physically moving back and forth). Hope that answers your question :)

[@maximilianhohl412]

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

[@behzadbisadi9010]

very useful information, thanks a lot Adam.

[@T3chBeatz]

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

[@DJDouglasWarden]

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. ☮️❤️🎵🌍🤗🏁

[@Cultofthoughts]

That was a perfect explanation! thank you !

[@mimesisvisuals]

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

[@jennipark6107]

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!!

[@JimBob-iu1bh]

Really good, simply explained introductions to what are very complex topics. I really appreciated this video thank you. Is there a link to part 2?

[@MrMcMath]

Now that I'm sheltering in place, I'll have some time to make it. Stay tuned

[@donlehman591]

I agree. I loved part 1.

[@danielboozdb]

Amazing content! Thank you. Very gifted teacher

[@deepakubhoo7406]

this was an excellent no bullshit explanation

[@davidbrown6340]

Masterful teaching: clear and pleasant.

[@diegodelafuente2142]

Excelente! You are a natural educator. Thxs!

[@AA-mq2jb]

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

[@sandrofreeman1891]

Great video! I would love to see part 2!

[@vindumethyaahangama2649]

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

[@MrDietzlerRadnor]

DUDE! Nicely done. Using this for tech theatre class, with credit to you, of course!

[@MrMcMath]

That's awesome! Thanks so much

[@guillermodelatierra]

What about part 2? Excellent job 😄

[@MrMcMath]

This summer! (hopefully)

[@jasonhaug8653]

dope video dude thank you, very helpful

[@revitalbatami]

Thank you! Really good video. Interesting and clear