timbre

The identification of timbre may lead to different arguments due to different preferences, but when commenting on the timbre of a violin, we should start from its basic aspects, such as healthy vibration, accurate focusing of particles, moist substance, and flowing characteristics. Starting from the oscillation caused by the friction between the bow hair and the strings, it is transmitted and vibrated through a series of parts such as the bridge, panel, column, and base plate, and finally resonates to form the sound of the piano. If there are inappropriate obstacles in any of the links, the voices that come out will be discounted. This vibration chain should be smooth and reasonable in order to produce a transparent sound. And the materials and manufacturing processes of these links are also key conditions for the health of vibration. The ultimate goal of the sound emitted from the piano case is to reach the ears of the audience, and the starting point of this transmission is that the sound quality of each sound must be clear, transparent, and accurately focused. Otherwise, it is impossible to form an effective transmission that involves a certain distance. Regardless of the listener's preference for different characteristics of sound, in the traditional aesthetic sense, good sound must be smooth and glossy. The meaning of roundness includes the essence of elasticity, which is one of the sources of sound flow and thus conforms to the flow characteristics of music. On the basis of the above, whether one prefers transparency, brightness, roundness, or sweetness is a matter of personal opinion and preference.

volume

The sound of the violin can be transmitted to the last row of any concert hall, allowing all listeners to receive its transmission. This is the pursuit of every performer and an important aspect of evaluating the quality of a violin. Different types of instruments have different conduction characteristics, such as "Si Shi" and "Gua Shi", which are good examples. They have different orientations from the beginning and middle stages of conduction. The appreciation of volume should not subjectively judge the size of the piano sound in the ear, as this is often a dangerous misconception. There are numerous examples of "rumbling" in the ears, but not far from the audience, one can hear insufficient volume. Just like some high-end old name pianos, the volume in the ear is normal, but when it is transmitted out, it actually increases a lot, with a momentum that surpasses the entire orchestra. For example, some new pianos have a louder volume in their ears and are noticeably dull and weak when heard from a distance. Therefore, in order to distinguish the volume, it is necessary to repeatedly compare and listen on and off stage, and make objective judgments and conclusions from the perspective of transmission.

balance

The vocal range of a violin can be divided into high, medium, and low notes. The most ideal balance is undoubtedly excellent in both high and low frequencies, with a natural transition between them. However, there are few violins in the world that have such performance, and many of them are concentrated in several levels of brand names, such as "Si Shi", "Gua Shi", etc., which are now priceless. This is formed due to its own craftsmanship and the weathering of wood over time, as well as the hard work and use of generations of performers.