Savart Journal

The Savart Journal is a multidisciplinary open access online micro journal featuring peer reviewed research articles and research notes on all aspects of the science and technology of stringed musical instruments, bowed and plucked. Full text of all articles is available for all readers. Readers do not need to register or login to view articles. Articles are published continuously as they are received and reviewed.

The journal is named after and inspired by the work of 19^th century French physicist Felix Savart, an early researcher in the acoustics of stringed musical instruments. The Savart Journal is made available through the efforts of volunteer editorial and review staffs.

Submissions

Submissions of research articles on all aspects of the science and technology of stringed musical instruments are requested for the Savart Journal. Topics include instrument acoustics, psychoacoustics, preference testing, general physics of stringed musical instruments, geometry and proportion of instruments, manufacturing technology, stringed instrument music synthesis, etc. Research on materials, including finishing materials and adhesives is also appropriate for the journal. These are just a few examples of topics appropriate for the journal. All topics in science and technology as applied to bowed and/or plucked stringed musical instruments are suitable for inclusion. For detailed submission information, please see the SUBMISSIONS item on the top-of-page menu.

Articles

Feature Article
Indications of Vibratory Stress Relief in New Guitars

D.P. Hess
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Analysis of violin combination tones and their contribution to Tartini's third tone

Gabriele Caselli, Giovanni Cecchi, Mirko Malacarne, Giulio Masetti
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Comparing Subjective and Objective Data from a Pool of Classical Guitars

Mark French, Laura Lydy, Miles Crawford
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Three millennia of tonewood knowledge in Chinese guqin tradition: science, culture, value, and relevance for Western lutherie

Wenjie Cai, Hwan-Ching Tai
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The Effect of Finishes on the Vibration Properties of Spruce Guitar Soundboard Wood

Howard Page Stephens
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Investigation of Play-Wear Damage on Steel Music Strings Using Atomic Force Microscope and Low Level Resistance Method

Ferhat Bülbül, Tevhit Karacali
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Effect of Vibration Treatment on Guitar Tone: A Comparative Study

B.M. Clemens, Jay Kadis, Daniel Montgomery Clemens, Eli John Pollak, P. Clark, James R Groves
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Guitar Fretboard Camber and Action in the Context of String Bending

R.M. Mottola
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Frequency Response Evaluation of Acoustic Guitar Modifications

D.P. Hess
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A Comparative Study of Power Spectra and Vowels in Guarneri Violins and Operatic Singing

Joseph Nagyvary
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Stradivari Violins Exhibit Formant Frequencies Resembling Vowels Produced by Females

Hwan-Ching Tai, Dai-Ting Chung
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Visual Comparison of Ensemble Averaged Transverse Arching Profiles of Golden Age Cremonese Violins and Curtate Cycloid Curves

R.M. Mottola
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Parameter Estimation of Multiple Non-Linear Damping Sources in Guitar Strings

Jonathan Wesley Christian
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Modeling and Optimizing of the First Guitar Mode

Samo Sali
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Comparison of Arching Profiles of Golden Age Cremonese Violins and Some Mathematically Generated Curves

R.M. Mottola
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Detection of Bow Direction and Stopped String Length by Analysis of Asymmetric Helmholtz Velocity Data from a Magnetic Violin Pickup

John Silzel
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Research Notes

A Presentation and Analysis of a Guitar Playing Technique where a String is Plucked at the Midpoint

Tim Wong
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An Improved Body Shape Definition for Acoustic Guitars

Mark French
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A Note on a Geometric Method for the Guitar's Contour

Ricardo Ruiz Boullosa
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Savart Journal

Submissions

Articles

Indications of Vibratory Stress Relief in New Guitars

Analysis of violin combination tones and their contribution to Tartini's third tone

Comparing Subjective and Objective Data from a Pool of Classical Guitars

Three millennia of tonewood knowledge in Chinese guqin tradition: science, culture, value, and relevance for Western lutherie

The Effect of Finishes on the Vibration Properties of Spruce Guitar Soundboard Wood

Investigation of Play-Wear Damage on Steel Music Strings Using Atomic Force Microscope and Low Level Resistance Method

Effect of Vibration Treatment on Guitar Tone: A Comparative Study

Guitar Fretboard Camber and Action in the Context of String Bending

Frequency Response Evaluation of Acoustic Guitar Modifications

A Comparative Study of Power Spectra and Vowels in Guarneri Violins and Operatic Singing

Stradivari Violins Exhibit Formant Frequencies Resembling Vowels Produced by Females

Visual Comparison of Ensemble Averaged Transverse Arching Profiles of Golden Age Cremonese Violins and Curtate Cycloid Curves

Parameter Estimation of Multiple Non-Linear Damping Sources in Guitar Strings

Modeling and Optimizing of the First Guitar Mode

Comparison of Arching Profiles of Golden Age Cremonese Violins and Some Mathematically Generated Curves

Detection of Bow Direction and Stopped String Length by Analysis of Asymmetric Helmholtz Velocity Data from a Magnetic Violin Pickup

Research Notes

A Presentation and Analysis of a Guitar Playing Technique where a String is Plucked at the Midpoint

An Improved Body Shape Definition for Acoustic Guitars

A Note on a Geometric Method for the Guitar's Contour