Dendrochronology and Wood Resources for Authentic, Historical Period Musical Instruments

摘要: Dendrochronological analysis is a relatively new tool for dating old historical musical instruments. The process of instruments based on the comparison between ring width series seen top string instrument and compared to existing master chronology. Norway spruce (Picea abies) used an excellent species dendrochronological applications because its characteristic anatomic structure with annual rings well defined. sequence tree superimposed exactly calendar year. Dating procedures from violin family have been developed chronology specific sites. Site which reflect local growth conditions may allow timber identification consequently approach can prove origin wood An adequate number should be measured, currently 50-70 rings. Statistical will demonstrate validity measured data cross procedures. It generally accepted that made piece wood. Dendrochronology gives no information about date manufacturing instrument. was possible establish “terminus post quem” each analysed. proved time natural drying average 11 years in 18th century, 51years 19th century 74 20th century. Baroque were never built very