Linear Commuted Bowed Strings

The commuted synthesis technique (§8.7) can be extended to bowed strings in the special case of ``ideal'' bowed attacks [443]. Here, an ideal attack is defined as one in which Helmholtz motion<sup>10.20</sup>is instantly achieved. This technique will be called ``linear commuted synthesis'' of bowed strings.

Additionally, the linear commuted-synthesis model for bowed strings can be driven by a separate nonlinear model of bowed-string dynamics. This gives the desirable combination of a full range of complex bow-string interaction behavior together with an efficiently implemented body resonator.