>I interpret this to mean that the bridge and top are moving in direct response >to the input from the string. This paper is not intended as a general >reference >on how the violin works, but as a report on the investigation of a specific >aspect >of violin behavior. > >Phil F Hi Phil, Yep, I saw it. I didn't respond directly because the article doesn't say either way. I agreed with your interpretation. Still do, but the site doesn't specifically support or contradict it that I can tell - unless I missed something. Maybe we'll eventually hear the details about how those holes making the sound path longer in the bridge improve the tone. That was a pretty definite statement. Ron N
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