 | A Comparison of Wood Density Between Classical Cremonese and Modern Violins, Terry Borman Berend Stoel |
| Using CT densitometry to analyze and compare violin wood. |
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| AN ACOUSTICAL STUDY OF FLAT- AND ROUND-BACKED DOUBLE BASSES, Andrew w. Brown |
| An abstract of Andrew Brown´s study of the different behaviour of flat and round backed basses.
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| CAS Empyrical Tools part 1, Martin Schleske |
| Ground breaking summary of techniques used by Martin Schleske in Munchen part 1 |
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| CAS Empyrical Tools part 2, Martin Schleske |
| Ground breaking summary of techniques used by Martin Schleske in Munchen part 2 |
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| Experimental Modal Analysis, Schwarz, Richardson |
| Basics of Modal Analysis |
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| Frequency Chart, Unknown |
| A list of frequencies corresponding to the tempered scale |
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| Graduating the thickness of violin plates, Nigel Harris |
| On graduating thicknesses |
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| On Arching Shape and Violin Tone part 1., Nigel Harris |
| A qualitative analysis of the relationship between longitudinal
string vibration, arching shape and violin sound |
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| On Arching Shape and Violin Tone part 2, Nigel Harris |
| A quantitative appraisal of the hypothesis relating LSV,
arching shape and radiated sound |
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| Photography for Instrument Makers, Terry Borman |
| Detailed information on photographing musical instruments |
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| Stochastic Optimization in Violin Tops, Peter Carlsson and Mats Tinnsten |
| The objective of the work presented is to show that it is possible, through changes in variables as
thickness distribution and arching, and by optimally placed discrete masses to compensate for the
changes in vibration properties caused by a variation of the material parameters in a violin top. |
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| Testing instruments, M. French and George Bissinger |
| This series presents an overview of dynamic testing methods applied
to stringed musical instruments. |
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| Testing instruments 2, M. French and George Bissinger |
| This series presents an overview of dynamic testing methods applied
to stringed musical instruments. |
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| Testing Instruments 3, M. French and George Bissinger |
| This series presents an overview of dynamic testing methods applied
to stringed musical instruments. |
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| Testing Instruments 4, M. French and George Bissinger |
| This series presents an overview of dynamic testing methods applied
to stringed musical instruments. |
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