aFraunhofer-Institut für Bauphysik
bBudapest University of Technology
Abstract :
Throughout the world, musical instruments are deeply rooted in
cultural traditions. They are part of our cultural heritage, and
their preservation and further development deserves our utmost
attention. For many years, the Fraunhofer Institute for Building
Physics IBP has been engaged in the research of European
musical instruments, the organ in particular. To preserve its
sound, to give support in building instruments as well as to
contribute to the further development by integrating modern
technologies are the focus of the joint research with other
research institutions and a multitude of European organ building
enterprises.
In 25 years, 9 common European and several other research
projects were carried out. Some examples of the topics will be
mentioned like development of 1) different kinds of new wind
systems, methods and software for the design, 2) design
methods, tools and software with applying computer simulations
for flue and reed organ pipes 3) innovative swell shutters, 4)
design methods and comprehensive tools for matching the
instrument on the acoustics of the room.
The procedure of research, way of communication with
instrument builders, the method of demonstration and
dissemination of the research results will be discussed.