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Fall 2011 Newsletter
Includes information about Cremona Mondomusica, the Parma Guadagnini exhibit, an upcoming advanced varnish and set up class, our current research, and two
pre-owned Borman instruments we currently have available for trial.
Modal Animations
Integrated modal analysis and CT scans of
the Vieuxtemps Guarneri del Gesu 1741 bass bar.
3D Violins
3D images of classical violins generated from CT Scans.
Images were created by and are provided courtesy of Northwestern University - Feinberg School of Medicine, Department of Radiology. Special thanks to Bein & Fushi, and Doctors Galizia, Ananthakrishnan and Yaghmai.
Probing the Secrets of the Finest Fiddles
Science Magazine talks to researchers and luthiers about the scientific methods for studying classical instruments including the Vieuxtemps.
Radiological Society of North America
Poster/article about scanning the Vieuxtemps and other classical instruments at Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, Department of Radiology.
Northwestern University Radiology Newsletter
Article about using their scanners on historic instruments. Great
3D image of a violin. We'll post some more of those 3D images soon.
Violin Safety Alert
There has been a recent increase in instrument thefts.
Tips on protecting yourself financially from theft or damage.
2011 Borman Violins Newsletter
A wrap-up of the last year at Borman Violins.
The Strad Magazine - CT and Modal Analysis of the
Vieuxtemps Guarneri del Gesu
This article discusses measurements of the vibration modes and geometry of the
1741 ‘Vieuxtemps’ Guarneri 'del Gesù’ violin made using computed tomography (CT)
and modal analysis technology. During our research we also studied
the ‘Jarnowich’ Guarneri ‘del Gesù’ of 1741 and the 1707 'Cathedrale" Stradivari
Review of the Uses of Computed Tomography for Analyzing
Instruments of the Violin Family with a Focus on the Future
VSA Papers - Borman & Stoel
X-ray computed tomography (CT) has proven to be a valuable tool in studying antique, as well as new, instruments of the violin family. This article reviews the history and workings of CT and then focuses on the future and the relatively new method of quantitative analysis of CT images. Potential new uses of the obtained data are presented.
Vieuxtemps Project
Geoffrey Fushi of Bein & Fushi Rare Violins recently invited an international team of experts to study what is considered by many to be one of the world’s greatest violins, the 1741 “Vieuxtemps” Guarneri del Gesu. In addition, a 1707 Stradivari, a 1742 Guarneri, and a 1752 J.B. Guadagnini were also studied. The project included CT scans, acoustic radiation, modal analysis, binaural recordings, as well as research into what accounts for instrument projection. The link above contains more details about the project and photos of the process.
Public Library of Science
A Comparison of Wood Density between
Classic Cremonese and Modern Violins
by Berend C. Stoel and Terry M. Borman
Modern Composers
A listing of modern string composers compiled from various sources. We are strong proponents of modern music and everything that it has to offer the 21st century. If you have any suggestions for additions to this page, please let us know through the contact page of the site.
Violin Slideshows
Two new photo galleries. Slideshow A features a few Bormans owned by well-known soloists. Slideshow B showcases some of Terry's other instruments.
Slideshow A Slideshow B
2009-2010 Newsletter
A wrap of of the past year at Borman Violins
Recordings
We are often asked for samples of music performed on Borman Instruments.
Here,
we have compiled a page of samples for your listening pleasure.
Science versus the Stradivarius
BBC Radio 4 Broadcast, October 2009
Interview with Terry Borman, Colin Gough, Tasmin Little, Brian Moore,
Joseph Nagyvary, George Stoppani
2009 Research Trip
In January 2009, my research partner and I scanned an additional 17 instruments at the Leiden University Medical Center in Leiden, Netherlands. I was also able to complete a comprehensive study of a 1743 Guarneri del Gesu. We hope to publish our findings soon. In the meantime, I have composed a short narrative of the trip along with photographs of the scanning process.
Modal Animations
Modal analysis studies the dynamic properties/structural characteristics
of a mechanical structure under dynamic excitation.
This page shows animations
of some modern instruments,
a 1714 Strad, and a 1715 Strad.
Violin Making Workbook
Our popular violinmaking workbook has been re-vamped and updated.
