You already have learned that string instruments have a rich tradition and that they have evolved to the modern-day instruments we use today.
The shape and height of bridges have changed over hundreds of years.
Experimentation with the length and angle of the instrument’s neck led, in turn, to the best bridge design.
As Scroll taught you earlier, luthiers made use of flowing and ornate detail during the Baroque period. Antonio Stradivari has been credited with the Baroque Style Bridge.
You may find this hard to believe, but strings can exert more than 20 pounds of pressure on the bridge. This is due to the tension required to bring the string to the correct pitch.
Thin strings often need additional support in order to offset the effects of friction.
Bridge, I am pleased that I stayed. The Baroque Style Bridge is one of my favorite designs. And – you also just mentioned – Friction.
Remember- The force that is in effect at the point where there is contact between surfaces is called friction.
Bridges must be pretty hard-headed. Is that true, Bridge?
Well, when Q wanted to take a stroll down memory lane, I believe I spoke my mind, if that’s what you meant. In your droll way, you probably were really asking more about how the bridge withstands such pressure.
Since V is at the teacher’s meeting, I feel comfortable in saying that Leverage is one of the most important principles to consider when creating a bridge. The successful functionality of every type of physical bridge is based on the amount of leverage gained from its design. Leverage is important! Truly, this is why Q and V have been so insistent on proper playing-position set-up!
You all remember the Shoulder Horizon. Tops of bridges are very much like the shoulder horizon. You can see how mine is set directly over my feet. Bridges use String-Science!
Scroll, you may wish to store some string contact-point friction solutions that I know. Follow me, and I will show you the location of some contact-points that strings make on the bridge.
