Stringed Instruments
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Handbook Of Materials For String Musical Instruments
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Author : Voichita Bucur
language : en
Publisher: Springer
Release Date : 2016-08-29
Handbook Of Materials For String Musical Instruments written by Voichita Bucur and has been published by Springer this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2016-08-29 with Technology & Engineering categories.
This book addresses core questions about the role of materials in general and of wood in particular in the construction of string instruments used in the modern symphony orchestra – violins, violas, cellos and basses. Further attention is given to materials for classical guitars, harps, harpsichords and pianos. While some of the approaches discussed are traditional, most of them depend upon new scientific approaches to the study of the structure of materials, such as for example wood cell structure, which is visible only using modern high resolution microscopic techniques. Many examples of modern and classical instruments are examined, together with the relevance of classical techniques for the treatment of wood. Composite materials, especially designed for soundboards could be a good substitute for some traditional wood species. The body and soundboard of the instrument are of major importance for their acoustical properties, but the study also examines traditional and new wood species used for items such as bows, the instrument neck, string pegs, etc. Wood species’ properties for musical instruments and growth origins of woods used by great makers such as Antonio Stradivari are examined and compared with more recently grown woods available to current makers. The role of varnish in the appearance and acoustics of the final instrument is also discussed, since it has often been proposed as a ‘secret ingredient’ used by great makers. Aspects related to strings are commented.As well as discussing these subjects, with many illustrations from classical and contemporary instruments, the book gives attention to conservation and restoration of old instruments and the physical results of these techniques. There is also discussion of the current value of old instruments both for modern performances and as works of art having great monetary value.The book will be of interest and value to researchers, advanced students, music historians, and contemporary string instrument makers. Musicians in general, particularly those playing string instruments, will also find its revelations fascinating. It will also attract the attention of those using wood for a variety of other purposes, for its use in musical instruments uncovers many of its fundamental features. Professor Neville H. FletcherAustralian National University, Canberra
The Science Of String Instruments
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Author : Thomas D. Rossing
language : en
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
Release Date : 2010-12-15
The Science Of String Instruments written by Thomas D. Rossing and has been published by Springer Science & Business Media this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2010-12-15 with Science categories.
Thomas D. Rossing String instruments are found in almost all musical cultures. Bowed string instruments form the backbone of symphony orchestras, and they are used widely as solo inst- ments and in chamber music as well. Guitars are used universally in pop music as well as in classical music. The piano is probably the most versatile of all musical inst- ments, used widely not only in ensemble with other musical instruments but also as a solo instrument and to accompany solo instruments and the human voice. In this book, various authors will discuss the science of plucked, bowed, and hammered string instruments as well as their electronic counterparts. We have tried to tell the fascinating story of scienti?c research with a minimum of mathematics to maximize the usefulness of the book to performers and instrument builders as well as to students and researchers in musical acoustics. Sometimes, however, it is dif?cult to “translate” ideas from the exact mathematical language of science into words alone, so we include some basic mathematical equations to express these ideas. It is impossible to discuss all families of string instruments. Some instruments have been researched much more than others. Hopefully, the discussions in this book will help to encourage further scienti?c research by both musicians and scientists alike. 1.1 A Brief History of the Science of String Instruments Quite a number of good histories of acoustics have been written (Lindsay 1966, 1973; Hunt 1992; Beyer 1999), and these histories include musical acoustics.
Making Music With Stringed Instruments
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Author : Erica Smith
language : en
Publisher: The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc
Release Date : 2002-01-01
Making Music With Stringed Instruments written by Erica Smith and has been published by The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2002-01-01 with Music categories.
Introduces the violin, viola, cello, and bass, as well as the basic techniques for choosing and beginning to play a stringed instrument with a bow.
The Stringed Instruments Of The Middle Ages Their Evolution And Development
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Author : Hortense Panum
language : en
Publisher: London : W. Reeves,[1940, reprinted 1971]
Release Date : 1939
The Stringed Instruments Of The Middle Ages Their Evolution And Development written by Hortense Panum and has been published by London : W. Reeves,[1940, reprinted 1971] this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1939 with Plucked instruments categories.
The Stringed Instruments Of The Middle Ages
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Author : Hortense Panum
language : en
Publisher: Da Capo Press, Incorporated
Release Date : 1971-02-21
The Stringed Instruments Of The Middle Ages written by Hortense Panum and has been published by Da Capo Press, Incorporated this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1971-02-21 with Music categories.
Translation of Middelalderens strengeinstrumenter og deres forlbere i oldtiden.
Stringed Instruments
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Author : M. J. Knight
language : en
Publisher: Franklin Watts
Release Date : 2006-09-01
Stringed Instruments written by M. J. Knight and has been published by Franklin Watts this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2006-09-01 with Bowed stringed instruments categories.
This book is about the musical instruments that belong to the string family. Stringed instruments make a sound when their strings vibrate. The strings are bowed, plucked, or struck to make their sound. When they are played the whole string vibrates from one end to the other. The strings don't make much sound on their own. The vibrations they make pass to a thin soundboard underneath, which also vibrates.
The Luthier S Handbook
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Author : Roger H. Siminoff
language : en
Publisher: Hal Leonard Corporation
Release Date : 2002
The Luthier S Handbook written by Roger H. Siminoff and has been published by Hal Leonard Corporation this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2002 with Music categories.
(Book). An essential item for the instrument builder, The Luthier's Handbook explores the secrets and science behind making good-sounding acoustic stringed instruments. Renowned author Roger H. Siminoff brings to the table more than four decades of luthiery experience and shares the time-tested philosophies, tips and technology of the craft. As the ideal complement to other books on building instruments, this text describes the structural and acoustical attributes of air chambers; what to listen for when tap-tuning; selecting a good piece of wood; placement of the braces and tone bars and how to tune them; how to select the right strings; what to consider in bridge design concepts; and much more. Includes a free String Gauge Calculator for determining the right set of strings.
String Instruments
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Author : Sandy Goldie
language : en
Publisher: Hal Leonard Corporation
Release Date : 2017-07-01
String Instruments written by Sandy Goldie and has been published by Hal Leonard Corporation this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2017-07-01 with Music categories.
(Meredith Music Resource). Why do pegs continuously slip or stick making it difficult to tune? Or endpins become stuck or keep sliding down? What about fine tuners that malfunction; strings that break, become false or fray; bows that warp or need rehairing; chin rests that won't stay on; bridges or sound posts that lean or fall; strings that are either so high they injure fingers or so low they buzz? What can be done to prevent wood scratching or cracking or students from getting poor quality instruments that they will struggle to play due to poor set-up or improper sizing? These and countless other questions about purchasing, maintenance, troubleshooting, repairing and storing string instruments are answered in this comprehensive yet concise handbook. Topics include: * Purchasing - renting vs. buying; selection of student, step-up and professional instruments and bows * Instrument Accessories - shoulder pads, rockstops, rosin, stools, cloths, mutes, cases * Maintenance - temperature, humidity, cleaning/polishing, daily care, periodic/annual maintenance with to-do lists for instruments and bows * Troubleshooting - slipping/sticking pegs, slipping/sticking pegs, buzzing or rattling, scratches or cracks, scratches or cracks, common problems * Rehearsal Space - necessary equipment, options you do and don't need, space and layout considerations * Repair - string replacement, fine tuner repair, bow rehair, peg repair, bridge adjustment, chin rest tightening, emergency fixes * Sizing - what to measure for each instrument * Set-Up - bridge, fingerboard, nut, and sound post adjustment * Tuning - common issues with pegs, fine tuners, replacing bass strings * Toolkit - what to include
A Check List Of The Plucked And Hammered Stringed Instruments In The Edinburgh University Collection Of Historic Musical Instruments
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Author : Edinburgh University Collection of Historic Musical Instruments
language : en
Publisher: Routledge
Release Date : 1982
A Check List Of The Plucked And Hammered Stringed Instruments In The Edinburgh University Collection Of Historic Musical Instruments written by Edinburgh University Collection of Historic Musical Instruments and has been published by Routledge this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1982 with Education categories.
The M Steinert Collection Of Keyed And Stringed Instruments
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Author : Morris Steinert
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1893
The M Steinert Collection Of Keyed And Stringed Instruments written by Morris Steinert and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1893 with Bowed stringed instruments categories.