[SML] Friendly Bell

[Jim Vogel]

What frequency/shape would make an unfriendly bell?
Why is a sine way friendly?

Not disagreeing, never thought of the characteristics that would make a sound friendly/unfriendly. Really curious about the idea! 

On Oct 21, 2014, at 3:52 PM, Richard Niederberg via Stagecraft <stagecraft at theatrical.net> wrote:

> 'Friendly' bells normally have a single chime in the shape of a sine
> way, with appropriate attack, decay, and sustain with overtones and
> harmonics to taste. 440 or 442 Hz is a good starting point, then
> adjust the frequency from there.