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1. PHYSICS IN THE SOUND OF THE VIOLIN.

Author

Norac, Andrea, Knežević, Stjepan, Ružić, Jelena, and Norac, Zlatko

Subjects
VIOLIN music, STANDING waves, VISUALIZATION, VIOLIN strings, SOUND waves
Abstract

The beauty of a violin's sound, apart from the skill of the musician, depends on many other factors. the characteristics of the wood from which it is built, the shape and size of its body, i.e. the resonant box, the length of the neck or strings, the varnish it is varnished with...As for the material, elasticity is a key property that enables vibration and propagation of disturbances in the form of progressive waves. Longitudinal disorder in a solid body is caused by the action of an external force, for example by the friction of a bow against a violin string. Depending on the frequency of the tone being played, the violin's sound box oscillates in different patterns. In this paper, we examined how plates made of different materials vibrate at different frequencies. Relatively thin violin-shaped panels made of aluminum, wood and Plexiglas. The plates are set to vibrate with the help of a frequency generator. When we cover the board with fine sand, the formation of standing waves on the board creates interesting shapes known as Chladni figures. Nodal lines form in areas of the board that do not oscillate. Small sand particles are collected in these places so that when the plate is vibrated, these nodal lines are easily visualized. In this way, we found out whether it really matters what material the violin's soundboard is made of, or what effect the material has on the formation of standing waves. In addition to the experiment, a computer simulation was made using MATLAB with the aim of comparing the obtained samples by physical means and simulation. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Published
2024

2. The Great War, the Little String, and the Transformation of Modern Violin Playing.

Author

KATZ, MARK

Subjects
*VIOLIN strings, *VIOLINISTS, *INSTRUMENTAL music, *SUTURES, *MIND & body
Abstract

For centuries, gut strings, especially the highest and thinnest string, E, plagued violinists. They broke frequently, went out of tune easily, and whistled unpredictably. Starting in the 1870s, an alternative offered a solution--the steel E string. But steel strings were variously condemned as "an abomination," "dangerous," and "evil," and most violinists continued to use gut. Then a remarkable change occurred. Within a mere three years--1918 to 1921--there was a large-scale shift in the reception and use of steel strings in Europe and the United States. As The Etude magazine reported in 1921, "practically all the famous concert violinists, and literally all the symphony orchestra violinists [are] using the wire E string." The driving force behind this change was World War I. The conflict shut down the export of gut strings from Germany, the world's largest producer, and vast quantities of sheep intestines--necessary for gut strings--were desperately needed for sutures. By war's end, the steel string came be seen as an acceptable, even desirable alternative. The shift to steel affected the violin's construction, sound, and performance practice, marking one of the most significant changes in the history of the instrument. Broader forces are also implicated in the story of the little violin string--global trade, nationalism, surgery, meatpacking, and modernity. This article presents the first detailed account of the causes and effects of the widespread adoption of the steel violin E string, a seemingly small change whose consequences continue to resound. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Published
2024
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3. Identification of violin timbre by neural network using acoustic features.

Author

Masao Yokoyama and Yuya Ishigaki

Subjects
VIOLIN strings, ACOUSTICS, MACHINE learning, CEPSTRUM analysis (Mechanics), NEURAL computers, TONE color (Music theory)
Abstract

The timbre of violins is identified using machine learning, and a computer program is developed for the neural network using Python and Keras libraries. The 21 violins recorded include old Italian violins made by Stradivari and contemporary violins. The training and test data use the spectrum envelope and Melfrequency cepstrum coefficients (MFCC). The accuracy of the identification test in the case of open strings is greater than 90%. Furthermore, experiments that predict similarity in timbre of an unknown violin to that of trained violins are presented. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Published
2022
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4. ON THE TRAIL OF A RUSSIAN NOBLEMAN.

Author

Filimonov, Gennady

Subjects
*STRADIVARI stringed instruments, *ROYAL houses, *INFORMATION & communication technologies, *VIOLIN, *VIOLIN strings
Abstract

The article explores the identity of a mysterious Russian nobleman who owned a remarkable collection of fine instruments, including Stradivari cellos, a Guarneri del Gesu violin, and instruments by Amati and Vuillaume.The article mentions the name of the nobleman, Nikolai Aleksandrovich Haller, and sheds light on his connections to the Russian royal family and the music community of the time.It also mentions an account of Haller's collection and its significance.

Published
2023

5. HOT GEAR.

Subjects
*MICROPHONES, *VIOLIN strings, *MUSIC equipment & supplies
Abstract

The article reviews several products, including the compact 2012 cardiod and 1025 wide cardioid microphones from DPA Microphone, the Evoke by Jargar Strings for violin from Jargar, and the GLX-D+ Dual band wireless system from Shure.

Published
2023

6. BRIDGING THE DECADES.

Subjects
*BOWED stringed instruments, *AIR cushions, *STRADIVARIUS violin, *VIOLIN making, *VIOLIN strings
Abstract

The article delves into the historical evolution of violin bridges, showcasing innovative designs from the 1920s found in The Strad's archives. It also discusses the various claims made by manufacturers, such as promising a tone comparable to that of a Stradivarius, and highlights unconventional features like bridges made of different materials or incorporating air cushions.

Published
2024

7. Gold standard.

Subjects
*VIOLIN strings
Abstract

The article offers a review of the II Cannone Gold violin strings from Larsen Strings.

Published
2024

8. How different strings affect violin qualities.

Author

Lei Fu, Scavone, Gary, and Fritz, Claudia

Subjects
VIOLIN strings, STRINGED instruments, SOUND measurement, VIOLINISTS, MUSIC students
Abstract

The brand and model of strings used on violins are considered to play a significant role in their playability and sound quality. An experiment was designed to test the perceptual quality of different violin strings. A professional violinist selected two violins, from a set of the same make/model, that had similar sound and playing qualities. Three different types of strings were chosen for this study: Dominant, Kaplan and Pro-Arté strings. Professional and advanced student violinists were invited to play and evaluate the violins. Two violins were both strung with Dominant strings initially (session labelled D1-D2). Subjects rated the difference between the two violins (violin 2 compared to violin 1) according to eight criteria. Then the strings of violin 2 were changed to a different type. Subjects rated the difference between the two violins again. In Oberlin, subjects compared Dominant and Kaplan strings in two sessions (called respectively D1-D2 and D1-K2). In Montreal, subjects compared Dominant, Kaplan and Pro-Arté strings in three trials (D1-D2, D1-K2 and D1-P2). Results showed no significant differences between the experiment conditions in either place except that the brightness difference ratings in D1-D2 were found to be significantly higher than in D1-P2 based on the Montreal results. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Published
2018
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9. AVOIDING INSTRUMENT CARNAGE.

Author

Klein, Korinthia

Subjects
*VIOLIN, *MUSICAL instrument repair, *VIOLIN strings, *HUMIDITY, *GRAPHITE
Abstract

The article offers guide to violin maintenance. It mentions that changes in temperature and humidity can necessitate re-tracking strings, by backing them away from the pegbox wall when humidity is high, and closer again when the weather is cold and dry. It also mentions that changing strings is the perfect opportunity to rub a bit of graphite into the string slots on both the bridge and the nut.

Published
2021

10. VIVALDI, BIGAGLIA, TARTINI AND THE CURIOUS CASE OF THE "INTRODUTIONE" RV ANH. 70.

Author

Talbot, Michael

Subjects
CONTINUO, VIOLIN strings, VIOLIN sonatas
Abstract

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Published
2020

11. Limit cycle oscillations of a violin string.

Author

Shayak, B.

Subjects
*VIOLIN strings, *BOWED stringed instruments, *WAVE equation, *NONLINEAR systems, *PARTIAL differential equations
Abstract

In this work, we write and solve a first principles model for the motion of a bowed string. We find limit cycle oscillations driven by stick-slip friction. The shape of these oscillations is in accordance with the Helmholtz-Rayleigh motion. We observe that when bow force, bow speed, and other parameters are varied, the stable limit cycle occurs in a narrow region of parameter space. This explains why it is difficult for amateurs to produce musically acceptable sounds from the instrument. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Published
2018
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12. The Influence of Torsional Vibrations in the Bowed Violin E-String.

Author

Wilkins, Robert, Pan, Jie, and Hongmei Sun

Subjects
TORSIONAL vibration, VIOLIN strings, LASER Doppler vibrometer, HARMONICS (Music theory), BOWED stringed instruments
Abstract

This research is an empirical exploration of the torsional vibration that is the cause of the open E-string whistle. Measurements were taken directly from the violin string with a laser vibrometer. Evidence is presented that the bowed excitation of torsional vibration in the E-string is dependent on bow velocity, the influence of previously bowed A-string frequencies in the E-string, and the presence of sympathetically excited harmonics in the E-string that coincide at the torsional frequency. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Published
2018

13. Hair today, gone tomorrow.

Author

Somerford, Peter

Subjects
*COVID-19 pandemic, *VIOLIN strings, *RAW materials, *BORDER security, *PRICE inflation
Abstract

The article discusses impact of COVID-19 pandemic on the exports of bow hair in Europe and North America from China, and mentions impact of zero-COVID policy of China on industries linked to Chinese production. Topics discussed include beginning of the shortage of raw materials in 2021, strict border controls enforced by China, and creeping up price of bow hair with general inflation.

Published
2022

14. NEW PRODUCTS.

Subjects
*VIOLIN strings, *MUSIC stands
Abstract

The article offers a review of products for musicians including the Smart Stand from Dolfinos, the Violin Case Silver from Rimowa x Gewa and the Opal Gold range violin string from For-Tune Strings.

Published
2023

15. NEW PRODUCTS.

Subjects
*VIOLIN bows, *VIOLIN strings, *VIOLIN cases, *MUSICAL instrument equipment
Abstract

This section features various products for violins including the Colour resin bow frogs from Canadian violin maker Charles Long, synthetic steel-core violin strings from Astrea Strings, and the Alisea violin case from manufacturer Musafia.

Published
2022

16. Spider Silk Violin Strings with a Unique Packing Structure Generate a Soft and Profound Timbre.

Author

Osaki, Shigeyoshi

Subjects
*SPIDER silk, *VIOLIN strings, *BOWED stringed instruments, *TONE color (Music theory), *DRAGLINES, *FIBERS, *HARMONICS (Music theory), *FREQUENCIES of oscillating systems
Abstract

We overcome the difficulties in pulling long draglines from spiders, twist bundles of dragline filaments, and succeed in preparing violin strings. The twisting is found to change the cross section shapes of filaments from circular to polygonal and to optimize the packing structure with no openings among filaments providing mechanically strong and elastic strings. The spider string signal peaks of overtones for the violin are relatively large at high frequencies, generating a soft and profound timbre. Such a preferable timbre is considered to be due to the unique polygonal packing structure which provides valuable knowledge for developing new types of materials. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Published
2012
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17. Violin string shape functions for finite element analysis of rotating Timoshenko beams

Author

Vinod Kumar, A.S. and Ganguli, Ranjan

Subjects
*VIOLIN strings, *SHEAR (Mechanics), *STIFFNESS (Mechanics), *DIFFERENTIAL equations, *TURBOMACHINES, *POLYNOMIALS, *FINITE element method
Abstract

Abstract: Violin strings are relatively short and stiff and are well modeled by Timoshenko beam theory. We use the static part of the homogeneous differential equation of violin strings to obtain new shape functions for the finite element analysis of rotating Timoshenko beams. For deriving the shape functions, the rotating beam is considered as a sequence of violin strings. The violin string shape functions depend on rotation speed and element position along the beam length and account for centrifugal stiffening effects as well as rotary inertia and shear deformation on dynamic characteristics of rotating Timoshenko beams. Numerical results show that the violin string basis functions perform much better than the conventional polynomials at high rotation speeds and are thus useful for turbo machine applications. [Copyright &y& Elsevier]

Published
2011
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18. SOUNDPOST.

Author

JOUSSON, ROBIN and HORSBURGH, ALEXANDER

Subjects
*VIOLIN strings, *UNRELIABLE narration, *MUSIC competitions
Published
2020

20. VIOLIN STRINGS: Gut reaction.

Subjects
*VIOLIN strings
Abstract

The article offers information on the Cadenza violin strings from Pirastro.

Published
2021

21. SINGING STRINGS.

Author

CATCHPOLE, DOUGAL

Subjects
*VIOLIN strings, *LUTE music
Published
2021

22. XEW PRODUCTS.

Subjects
*VIOLIN strings, *MOBILE apps, *SCREENS (Furniture)
Abstract

The article offers review for Dominant Pro violin strings from Thomastik, Music app from Primephonic and Bio Screen Mini from Rshield.

Published
2021

23. TURN, TURN, TURN.

Author

CALVERT, CHARLES

Subjects
*VIOLIN bows, *VIOLIN strings
Published
2021

29. The Player: Regina Carter.

Author

Gallant, David

Subjects
WOMEN violinists, VIOLIN, VIOLIN bows, VIOLIN strings, AUDIO amplifiers
Abstract

The article features violinist Regina Carter. A background on how Carter started with her violin lessons when she was a child and the blue Barcus Berry electric violin and a violin made by luthier Ron Fletcher which she first owned is presented. Information is provided on the violin string, different models of bows that Carter uses, as well as the amplification she uses when playing the violin.

Published
2020

30. NEW PRODUCTS.

Subjects
*VIOLIN strings, *MEDICAL masks
Abstract

The article offers suggestions for Perpetual A Soloist Strong strings and Perpetual C Edition Strong strings from Pirastro; heat-sensitive hide glue from Landers, Frary, & Clark; and face masks from Bärenreiter Beethoven.

Published
2020

31. AN OLD MASTER.

Subjects
*VIOLIN strings
Abstract

The article offers information on the Violin strings from RS berkeley.

Published
2020

32. WRAPPED UP WARM.

Subjects
*VIOLIN strings, *VIOLIN
Abstract

The article reviews the violin strings set from the Optima Gut Klang.

Published
2020

34. Spider silk spun into violin strings.

Author

Battersby, Stephen

Subjects
*SPIDER silk, *VIOLIN strings, *BOWED stringed instruments, *CONSTRUCTION
Abstract

The article discusses research published in "Physical Review Letters" by scientist Shigeyoshi Osaki on the creation of violin strings from bundles of Nephila maculata spider silk filaments.

Published
2012
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35. Do our ears deceive us?

Author

Beament, James

Subjects
*VIOLIN music, *AUDITORY perception, *VIOLIN strings
Abstract

Discusses the problems of analyzing the differences in violin sound. Vibrations produced by violin strings; Contributions of the features of the violin on the differences in the sound produced; Differences in the resonances of violins from the same makers.

Published
1997

38. NEW PRODUCTS.

Subjects
*VIOLIN strings, *PLANES (Hand tools), *VIOLIN, *MUSICAL instruments
Abstract

The article evaluates several products including the violin strings from Warchal Timbre, the pocket plane from Lee Valley Tools Ltd., and the Pinky Hold from Cyrus Creations.

Published
2018

39. ASK THE EXPERTS.

Subjects
*VIOLIN strings, *STRINGED instrument music, *EQUIPMENT & supplies
Abstract

The article provides an answer to a question on how to prevent violin strings from unraveling.

Published
2015

40. Ask the EXPERTS.

Subjects
*VIOLIN strings, *STRINGED instrument makers
Abstract

The article offers tips for addressing the change in the angle of one's bridge when changing violin strings as claimed by luthiers Jerry Pasewicz, Nicolas Gilles, and David Gusset. Pasewicz mentions the need to put a graphite into the string groove at the bridge and at the nut when changing strings. Gilles suggests the need to consult with a violin maker. Gusset says that it is appropriate to remove and replace one string at a time.

Published
2014

41. D'ADDARIO SYNTHETIC VIOLIN STRINGS.

Subjects
*VIOLIN strings, *MUSIC industry
Abstract

The article offers information on the Ascente violin strings from D'Addario Orchestral.

Published
2017

42. D'ADDARIO HELICORE OCTAVE VIOLIN STRINGS.

Subjects
*VIOLIN strings, *EQUIPMENT & supplies
Abstract

The article offers information on the Helicore Octave Violin strings from musical instrument company D'Addario & Co.

Published
2017

44. FRACTIONAL DIFFERENCE.

Subjects
*VIOLIN strings
Abstract

The article offers information on the Thomastik-Infeld Alphayue violin strings from strings producer Thomastik-Infeld GmbH.

Published
2016

45. Finger pressure.

Author

Fischer, Simon

Subjects
*VIOLIN playing, *VIOLIN strings, *VIOLIN music, *VIOLINISTS
Abstract

Presents information on playing a violin. Excessive pressing of violin strings; Levels of finger pressure; Use of arm weight in playing a violin.

Published
2006

46. ELECTRIC STRINGS.

Subjects
*VIOLIN strings, *ELECTRIC violin
Abstract

The article offers brief information on the Supersensitive Transition violin strings, an aluminum and silver wound strings for electric violin, from Super-Sensitive Musical String Co.

Published
2014

47. 100 YEARS AGO.

Subjects
*VIOLINISTS, *VIOLIN strings
Abstract

A letter to the editor is presented related to violinists and violin strings.

Published
2013

48. Strings created from spider silk.

Subjects
*SPIDER silk, *VIOLIN strings
Abstract

The article offers information on the study conducted by Shigeyoshi Osaki of Nara Medical University which used between 3,000 and 5,000 strands of silk to create violin strings come from the Nephila maculata spider.

Published
2012

49. The quality of violin strings.

Author

Peterson, Ivars

Subjects
*BOWING (String instruments), *VIOLIN strings
Abstract

Focuses on the research conducted to assess a violin string's widest possible range of bowing parameter. Use of a computer to simulate the frictional force between a violin string and a bow's hair; Application of the necessary bow pressure on a string with robotics technology.

Published
1985

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