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The name “Stradivarius” evokes a kind of reverence among classical violinists. The creations of legendary luthier Antonio Stradivari, who died in 1737, are prized the world over for the silvery clarity and richness of their tones and their responsiveness to the hands of musicians. They command prices in the millions from musicians and collectors.
Luthiers, or makers of stringed instruments, down through the years have tried to find ways to reproduce those delightful qualities. Often, they’ve tried to do so by selecting and shaping the wood used in their instruments.
One man thinks he’s done it through biochemistry.The name “Stradivarius” evokes a kind of reverence among classical... more
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American composer Harry Partch is bet known for his musical compositions with unusual scales and tunings and homemade instruments invented by the composer. Here is a 1968 documentary at YouTube.American composer Harry Partch is bet known for his musical compositions with unusual... more
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Here's a musical instrument you may never have heard of. It's the Quadrangularis Reversum, invented by composer Harry Partch.
More about Harry Partch at wikipedia:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Harry_PartchHere's a musical instrument you may never have heard of. It's the... more
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