When a guitar string vibrates, it produces sound waves at specific frequencies, creating visible wave patterns if captured correctly. The camera’s frame rate plays a key role here—when it aligns with the string’s vibration frequency, the video reveals the string’s oscillations as standing wave patterns. This occurs due to the aliasing effect, where the camera “slows down” the motion, making the rapid vibrations visible. It’s a fascinating way to visualize the physics of sound and motion. Follow

The Speed of Waves on Strings