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On Caldersmith’s Measurements of Free Plates and Assembled Violins

On Caldersmith’s Measurements of Free Plates and Assembled Violins Experimental data were measured by Caldersmith over many years and during different stages of the construction of several violins. Unfortunately, it seems that these valuable data were never published. From the personal notes of Caldersmith that were printed (where resonant frequency, mass, thickness, instrument model, etc., are listed), a possible link between resonant frequencies of free plates and their finished instruments was investigated. However, there is no evidence to support that such a link could be strong; thus the rigidity of the rib assembly of the violins may play a more important role than generally considered. http://www.deepdyve.com/assets/images/DeepDyve-Logo-lg.png Acoustics Australia Springer Journals

On Caldersmith’s Measurements of Free Plates and Assembled Violins

Torres, Jesús A.
Acoustics Australia , Volume 51 (2) – Jun 1, 2023
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Springer Journals
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Copyright © Australian Acoustical Society 2023
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0814-6039
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10.1007/s40857-023-00296-7
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Abstract

Experimental data were measured by Caldersmith over many years and during different stages of the construction of several violins. Unfortunately, it seems that these valuable data were never published. From the personal notes of Caldersmith that were printed (where resonant frequency, mass, thickness, instrument model, etc., are listed), a possible link between resonant frequencies of free plates and their finished instruments was investigated. However, there is no evidence to support that such a link could be strong; thus the rigidity of the rib assembly of the violins may play a more important role than generally considered.

Journal

Acoustics Australia – Springer Journals

Published: Jun 1, 2023

Keywords: Violin; Top plate; Signature modes; Free modes

References

  • The acoustics of violin plates
    Hutchins, C
  • Measurement of the effect on violins of ageing and playing
    Inta, R; Smith, J; Wolfe, J
  • Eigenmodes of vibration in the working process of a violin
    Schleske, M
  • Violin vibration state determined from laser streak patterns
    Torres, JA; Torres-Torres, C; Vidal, E; de Icaza-Herrera, M; Loske, A