Of course, it all boils down to chemistry! This research is pretty remarkable as it was 33 year ago when Professor Nagyvary first suggested the notion that the chemicals Stradivari used on his violins were responsible for the unique sound. Now, his current results in collaboration with other Texas A&M researchers seem to confirm his idea. It appears as though the wood was treated quite harshly by the violin maker who used chemicals like borax, fluoride, chromium, and iron salts with the intention of preserving the wood (probably from worms). These chemicals are all pretty cheap and the Stradivari violins are worth about $5 million!!! Time to start a violin business!!!
Monday, January 26, 2009
Stradivarius' Secret Revealed
Of course, it all boils down to chemistry! This research is pretty remarkable as it was 33 year ago when Professor Nagyvary first suggested the notion that the chemicals Stradivari used on his violins were responsible for the unique sound. Now, his current results in collaboration with other Texas A&M researchers seem to confirm his idea. It appears as though the wood was treated quite harshly by the violin maker who used chemicals like borax, fluoride, chromium, and iron salts with the intention of preserving the wood (probably from worms). These chemicals are all pretty cheap and the Stradivari violins are worth about $5 million!!! Time to start a violin business!!!
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