Musical Overtones

Every musical note is a sum of sine waves at integer multiples of the fundamental frequency. The mix of harmonics defines the timbre — why a violin and flute playing the same note sound different.

Root note
Harmonic amplitudes (1st–8th)
Presets

The Fourier theorem guarantees any periodic waveform can be decomposed into harmonics. Drag the sliders to sculpt timbre. Odd harmonics only → square/clarinet; all harmonics decreasing → sawtooth; odd harmonics 1/n² → triangle.

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