In the scope of this work a numerical model for violins is presented. Amongst musical instruments the violin for sure is one of the most complex. They are references for high acoustic quality. The long history of violin making and design goes along with a long history of studies on violin acoustics and mechanics. To obtain and understand construction rules for these instruments with the help of engineering methods, it is necessary to describe the acoustic quality with physical parameters and to combine the experience of violin-makers and engineering skills. The physical parameters and their sensitivity to changes in geometry and material properties are achieved with the help of suitable numerical models.     «

In the scope of this work a numerical model for violins is presented. Amongst musical instruments the violin for sure is one of the most complex. They are references for high acoustic quality. The long history of violin making and design goes along with a long history of studies on violin acoustics and mechanics. To obtain and understand construction rules for these instruments with the help of engineering methods, it is necessary to describe the acoustic quality with physical parameters...     »