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Scientists model sound physics of a 300-year-old Stradivarius and it could change how violins are made

A Stradivarius violin is one of the most prized instruments in classical music. The few musicians lucky enough to play an ...
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A virtual violin produces realistic sounds before wood is ever carved

There is no question that violin-making is an art form. It requires a musician's ear, a craftsperson's skill, and a historian ...
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The history of violin playing, from its origins to 1761 and its relationship to the violin and violin music [by] David D. Boyden

Part four: The culmination of the early history of violin playing, 1700-1761. Introduction: the 'evolution of progress' theory, a summary view of the violin -- The violin and bow of the early ...