In reality, many sounds in the real world are even more complex than what we've discussed so far. For a simple grasp of the fundamental frequencies present in a sound, check out the following information.

1. Electric Guitar:
      - Frequency Range: Approximately 82 Hz to 1.2 kHz (fundamental frequencies)
      - Harmonics can extend up to: 6 kHz or more

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2. Bass Guitar:
      - Frequency Range: About 41 Hz to 350 Hz (fundamental frequencies)
      - Harmonics can extend up to: 1 kHz

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3. Drums:
      - Kick Drum: 60 Hz to 100 Hz (fundamental tone), with harmonics and overtones up to 3 kHz for the attack click
      - Snare Drum: 200 Hz to 300 Hz for the body, with snares' rattle and crispness up to 10 kHz
      - Overheads (Cymbals and Entire Kit): Typically capture frequencies from 200 Hz for the body of the kit, with cymbals and high-hat overtones extending up to 20 kHz

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4. Piano:
      - Frequency Range: A wide range from 27.5 Hz (A0, the lowest note) to 4.186 kHz (C8, the highest note)
      - Harmonics and overtones can extend up to: The limits of human hearing (approximately 20 kHz)

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5. Saxophone (Alto):
      - Frequency Range: Roughly 110 Hz to 2 kHz for the fundamental notes
      - Harmonics can extend up to: About 8 kHz !93x213

6. Voice:
      - Male Voice:
        - Bass: Fundamental frequencies typically range from about 85 Hz to 155 Hz.
        - Baritone: Fundamental frequencies range from about 100 Hz to 200 Hz.
        - Tenor: Fundamental frequencies range from about 130 Hz to 440 Hz.
      - Female Voice:
        - Alto: Fundamental frequencies typically range from about 175 Hz to 350 Hz.
        - Soprano: Fundamental frequencies range from about 250 Hz to 1 kHz.
      - Harmonics can extend up to: 8 kHz or more, with sibilant sounds (like "s" or "t") extending up to 10 kHz. !280x225

Instrument Frequency Ranges

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Subjective Sound Quality Terms

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