Akademik Veri Yönetim Sistemi
IASSR, Sankt-Peterburg, Rusya, 11 - 14 Eylül 2014
COMPARISON OF MAPLE AND POPLAR TREE USED IN VIOLA CONSTRUCTION ABSTRACT viola is an instrument of westem Music and an instrument which has alto voice. when the strucfure of viola is examined, it is seen that traditionally spruce tree is used for the belly top and maple tree is used for the back top, rib, parts of the bridge and neck. This instrument making tradition still continues. When the instrument of Baroque period is examined, it is seen that willow kee, wild pear tree and birch tree were also used to make instruments besides maple tree. When the scanning is done on the field, it could not be reached any trees - other than the ones mentioned above - violas made of, such as poplar tree in acoustic laboratory environment. The proposal of making viola with different trees is discussed by the researcher to solve this problem. The aim of this thesis is to reach a conclusion by analyzing the results gotten by testing the construction of a viola - made of poplar tree - entirely based on scientific data obtained in acoustic and biology laboratories. As a result, in laboratory studies and the examined sources, it is aimed to add a different dimension to the musical instrument construction by determining the characteristics of sound and timbre of viola in experimental environment and applying alto sound character on a soft textured tree and also getting the experts opinions. Key words: Viola, Viola Construction, Acousti