This study investigates the relationship between reed motion and the acoustic pressure beneath the reed in an alto saxophone, across varying blowing pressures and registers. Understanding these dynamics is critical for modeling sound production and improving instrument performance. A non-invasive measurement technique was developed, combining an image tracking algorithm with fast pressure-sensitive paint (PSP) to simultaneously capture reed position and acoustic pressure within a single image. At relatively low blowing pressures (2–3 kPa), the motion of the reed closely follows the change in acoustic pressure, with a time delay of <162 µs occurring near complete reed closure. Reed position as a function of acoustic pressure shows clear hysteresis and non-linearity. Phase analysis across harmonics showed that higher blowing pressures tend to increase the number of frequency components in which acoustic pressure lags behind reed motion This analysis also revealed strong reed resonance effects at specific frequencies. The findings indicate that significant time delay differences occur when the reed is closest to the mouthpiece surface and the reed vibrates around its resonance frequency, highlighting the strong influence of embouchure parameters on the mechanical-acoustic coupling.
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