جهت استعلام قیمت، خرید و مشاهده نمونه صفحه محصول، لطفاً از طریق پشتیبانی فروشگاه در واتساپ و تلگرام اقدام فرمایید.
By Voichita Bucur
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.