The human voice, the erhu and the violin
Event Start:
2018-12-06T16:00:00
Event End:
2018-12-06T17:00:00
Event Information:
The Western violin and the erhu, the Chinese violin, are at first glance, markedly different instruments, being apparently related only by their bows. The violin soundbox is made of spruce and maple, has a complex shape, and an asymmetrical interior. The erhu soundbox is a simple cylinder closed on one side by a pre-tensioned python skin and open at the other. However, delving into the vibro-acoustics of each structure, deep similarities emerge, both with each other and with that most ancient musical instrument, the human voice.
Event Location:
Hennings 201
Speaker:
Chris Waltham (UBC)
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Event Start:
2018-12-06T16:00:00
Event End:
2018-12-06T17:00:00
The human voice, the erhu and the violin
Event Information:
The Western violin and the erhu, the Chinese violin, are at first glance, markedly different instruments, being apparently related only by their bows. The violin soundbox is made of spruce and maple, has a complex shape, and an asymmetrical interior. The erhu soundbox is a simple cylinder closed on one side by a pre-tensioned python skin and open at the other. However, delving into the vibro-acoustics of each structure, deep similarities emerge, both with each other and with that most ancient musical instrument, the human voice.
Event Location:
Hennings 201