Violin varnish: Key to a fiddle's tone
Tuesday, March 8, 2016 - 12:32
in Physics & Chemistry
Varnish does more than just provide a protective sheen to a violin. It influences the vibrations and impulses that the wood absorbs and therefore the quality of sound the instrument produces, says an expert. Researchers have demonstrated the importance of the properties of varnish, its chemical composition, thickness and penetration into wood.