Model based ranking of the influence of geometry and materials on the dynamical behavior of the violin highlights predominance of geometrical choices [PDF]
Scientific ReportsWhen considering the vibroacoustical behavior of the family of violin instruments, especially related to their construction, numerous beliefs and theories coexist that are not necessarily compatibles between each other.
Romain Viala +3 more
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Timbre perception in violins: spectral and formant influences of string materials in a controlled study [PDF]
Scientific ReportsString instrument timbre is influenced by a complex interplay of string material, instrument body characteristics, and playing technique. However, the perceptual effects of different string materials and their relationship with acoustic parameters remain
Takumi Asakura
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Imitation, genetic lineages, and time influenced the morphological evolution of the violin. [PDF]
PLoS ONE, 2014 Violin design has been in flux since the production of the first instruments in 16th century Italy. Numerous innovations have improved the acoustical properties and playability of violins.
Daniel H Chitwood
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Wood densitometry in 17th and 18th century Dutch, German, Austrian and French violins, compared to classical Cremonese and modern violins. [PDF]
PLoS ONE, 2012 Classical violins produced by makers such as Antonio Stradivari and Guarneri del Gesu have long been considered the epitome of the luthier's art and the expressive tool of choice for the most celebrated violinists. It has been speculated these makers had
Berend C Stoel +2 more
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Effect of Bow Camber and Mass Distribution on Violinists' Preferences and Performance
Frontiers in Psychology, 2021 Little is known about how bow mechanical characteristics objectively and quantitatively influence violinists' preferences and performance. Hypothesizing that the bow shape (i.e., camber) and mass distribution modifications would alter both violinists ...
Aurélie Tomezzoli +5 more
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Pau-brasil and string instrument bows telecouple nature, art, and heritage
Ecology and Society, 2022 The wood of the pau-brasil tree (Paubrasilia echinata Lam., formerly Caesalpinia echinata Lam.) is used worldwide as raw material for the construction of high-quality bows for string instruments.
Silke Lichtenberg +4 more
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L'analisi Stratigrafica dello Strumento Antico: un Approccio Microtomografico
Archeomatica, 2020 The coating system of bowed string instruments is often composed of several organic (e.g. siccative oils, resins) and inorganic (e.g. pigments, fillers) materials, variously mixed and/or overlaid.
Tommaso Rovetta +5 more
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Listener evaluations of violins made from composites [PDF]
, 2020 For centuries, wood, and more specifically spruce, has been the material of choice for violin top plates. Lately, carbon fiber instruments have entered the market.
Duerinck, Tim +6 more
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No-one is Unmusical:Elizabeth, Everyday Cheermongery, and Active Musical Citizenship [PDF]
, 2011 Everyday cheermongers spread positive emotion through social contagion. This capability is illustrated here through a portrait of Elizabeth, a ‘Suzuki method’ violin teacher in Edinburgh.
Thin, Neil
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