Index of Articles
Introduction to the project
- Thoroughly Modern Modal: G. Bissinger (VSAP, 2008)
A non-technical report about the Strad 3D research project at ECU
Pdf - 3 mb - A Scanner in the Works: S. Zygmuntowicz (The STRAD, Jan-2009)
Violinmakers encounter acoustics; Combining traditional documentation and technology
Pdf - 2 mb - Strad3 and the Oberlin Acoustics Team: Fan-Tao Chia
Pdf - 52kb - Oberlin Violin Acoustics Workshop Report: Todd Matus (VSA, 2007)
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Research Papers: G. Bissinger PhD
- Structural acoustics of good and bad violins: G. Bissinger (JASA 2008)
A technical paper, summarizing the results of the VIOCADEAS and Strad3D research
Pdf - 740 kb - Structural acoustics model of the violin radiativity profile: G. Bissinger (JASA 2008)
Pdf - 908 kb - Parametric plate-bridge dynamic filter model of violin radiativity: G. Bissinger (JASA 2012)
Pdf - 768 kb - The violin bridge as filter: G. Bissinger (JASA, 2006)
An investigation of the role of the bridge as a vital and variable component of violin sound
Pdf - 892 kb - Surprising Regularity between the plate modes 2 and 5 and the B1 body modes: G. Bissinger (VSA 2007)
Linking free plate tuning to whole body modes
Pdf - 1.1 mb - Violin surface and f-hole air motions animations: G. Bissinger interface
Pdf - 84 kb - Violin f-hole contribution to far-field radiation via patch near-field acoustical holography: G. Bissinger, E. Williams, N.Valdivia (JASA 2007)
Pdf - 832 kb - Selected Research Papers by G. Bissinger (content notes; some articles with collaborators)
Comments about implications of these papers for violinmakers.
Pdf - 80 kb - Notes on Bissinger research papers: G. Bissinger
Comments about implications of these papers for violinmakers.
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Violinmaker's Perspective; S. Zygmuntowicz
- A Scanner in the Works: S. Zygmuntowicz (The STRAD, Jan-2009)
Violinmakers encounter acoustics; Combining traditional documentation and technology
Pdf - 2 mb - The Titian Stradivari: S. Zygmuntowicz (The STRAD, Feb-2009)
Using the varied Strad3D resources to study the Titian Stradivari, 1715
Pdf - 3.1mb - The Willemotte Stradivari: S. Zygmuntowicz (The STRAD, Dec-2020)
Studies of the Willemotte Stradivari, 1734
Pdf - 8.1mb - The Plowden Guarneri: S. Zygmuntowicz (The STRAD, July 2011)
Studies of the Plowden Guarneri dG, 1735
Pdf - 3.6mb - Making Copies: S. Zygmuntowicz (The STRAD, Nov 2021)
Would Strad3D copies tonally resemble the originals? What can we learn from acoustics?
Pdf - 7.6mb
More Research
- Two Forms: Francois Denis
Recreating the Geometric design of the Titian Strad and Plowden Guarneri, using renaissance proportional design methods--with detailed drafting instructions
Pdf - 31 mb - Dendrochronology: John Topham
An analysis of the age and source of the project violin’s spruce tops.
Pdf - 1.4 mb - Thickness Contour Maps: Jeffrey Loen(Strad3D, 2009)
Using geographical software to map violin thickness.
Pdf - 196 kb - Provenance of the violins: Christopher Ruening
A brief history of the project violins
Pdf - 56 kb
Reference & Additional reading
- POLYTEC QuickStart Guide: S. Zygmuntowicz
WINDOWS computers only; How to use the Polytec ScanViewer and Modal files
Pdf - 244 kb - Musical Note Frequencies
Reference chart to convert musical pitch to ‘Hertz’
Pdf - 36 kb - Glossary of Acoustic Terms: Gabriel Weinreich
Pdf - 204 kb - Signature Mode Shapes: George Stoppani(Strad3D 2009)
Introducing the basic modes with animations, including bending animations - Modes and More: George Stoppani(Strad3D 2009)
Why should violinmakers be interested in modes? An Introduction
Pdf 628 - kb - Bending Maps: George Stoppani (Strad3D 2009)
Are these areas where a violinmaker could make effective modal changes?
Pdf 628 - kb - General introduction to Acoustics and testing: Joseph Curtin & Martin Schleske
This four-part series is a concise introduction to the field of violin acoustics, with some basic theory, fundamental concepts, and some guidance for violinmakers who wish to experiment with acoustic measurement in their own workshops.
These articles were written by Joseph Curtin and Martin Schleske, both violinmakers deeply involved with acoustic research. Originally published in the STRAD Magazine in 2003/2004.
- Can You Hear Me? Sound and Projection (The STRAD, 2008-09)
Pdf - 10.4 mb - A World Apart; Comparing the sound of old and new violins (The STRAD, 2008-09)
Pdf - 312kb - Man and Machine; Using computers in the workshop (The STRAD, 2008-09)
Pdf - 172kb - Domestic Bliss; Acoustic testing for violinmakers (The STRAD, 2008-09)
Pdf - 124 kb - Corrections to Curtin/Schleske articles 1 & 4
Pdf - 160 kb
- Can You Hear Me? Sound and Projection (The STRAD, 2008-09)
- Measuring Violin Sound: Joseph Curtin (Strad3D 2009)
Violin spectra and sound testing using a calibrated Impact Hammer
Pdf - 492kb - CT Scanning: Dr. Steven Sirr and John Waddle
Use of CT scanning for the detection of internal damage, repair and determination of authenticity in high quality violins Pdf - 1.3 mb - Afterwards; Zeitgeist and Violinmaking: Martin Schleske
An historical overview of changing attitudes and interests in violinmaking.
Pdf - 160kb - Science and the Stradivarius Violin: Colin Gough (revised for Strad3D 2009)
Colin Gough received the 2001 Science Writing Award for Professionals in Acoustics from the Acoustical Society of America for this article.
Pdf - 404 kb - What Can a Maker Hope to Control? J. Woodhouse (CASJ, Vol. 4, # 5, 2002)
Pdf - 88 kb - Radiation as We Know It: Gabriel Weinreich (CASJ Vol.4, No. 5 2002)
Pdf - 60kb - What Science Knows, and What it Doesn’t: Gabriel Weinreich
Klopsteg Memorial Lecture, American Journal of Physics 61 (12) Dec. 1993: Reprinted with permission Gabriel Weinreich and the American Association of Physics Teachers. © 1993. Pdf - 1.3 Mb
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