A neural network-based method for spruce tonewood characterization

DG Badiane, S Gonzalez, R Malvermi… - The Journal of the …, 2023 - pubs.aip.org
The acoustical properties of wood are primarily a function of its elastic properties. Numerical
and analytical methods for wood material characterization are available, although they are …

The modal behaviour of a violin corpus

Ö Akar, K Willner - Journal of New Music Research, 2023 - Taylor & Francis
Violins incorporate numerous interfaces and anisotropic behaviour due to natural materials.
Hence, the modelling of these instruments is extremely complex. The present work …

Comparison between acoustic spectral evolutions of violins before and after varnishing

MD Stanciu, SM Nastac, A Savin - … Conference Interdisciplinarity in …, 2022 - Springer
The construction of the violin involves numerous technological processes and materials that
influence the acoustic quality of the violins. Over time, the influence of the various factors that …

Special Issue on Mechanics, Dynamics and Acoustics of Musical Instruments

MD Stanciu, M Mihalcica, V Bucur - Applied Sciences, 2023 - mdpi.com
The mechanics, dynamics and acoustics of musical instruments concern scientists from
different fields, such as physics, mechanics, acoustics, psychology, and music, as well as …

Model-predicted geometry variations to compensate material variability in the design of classical guitars

A Brauchler, S Gonzalez, M Vierneisel, P Ziegler… - Scientific Reports, 2023 - nature.com
Musical instrument making is often considered a mysterious form of art, its secrets still
escaping scientific quantification. There is not yet a formula to make a good instrument, so …

Advancing Violin Pedagogy through Biomedical-Inspired AI: A Digital Technology-Assisted Approach to Violin Teaching.

J Li - Journal of Commercial Biotechnology, 2023 - search.ebscohost.com
The violin classroom represents a vital component of the music performance profession and
plays a pivotal role in nurturing violin arts education. It serves as the crucible for cultivating …

[PDF][PDF] Features vs Bands: Statistical analysis between design features and spectral power for a set of culturally relevant violins

S Gonzalez, R Malvermi, MJ Kwan, S Zygmuntowicz… - researchgate.net
This study presents a comprehensive statistical analysis exploring the relationship between
the design features and the power of the sound spectrum of culturally significant violins. Our …