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The violin, the mandolin, and acoustic optimization
copyright 2005 Stephen Perry
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Introduction
The violin and modern carved mandolin are functionally and historically related.  These short sections
briefly summarize violin and mandolin history, violin research applicable to the mandolin, and my
development of acoustic blueprinting (the
mandovoodootm process) from research and practical
techniques for optimizing violin performance.  I believe my particular skills and approach

The sections function independently.  Skip ahead without worry.

Continue to Chapter 1:  Violin and Mandolin: A Brief History.
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