How do you find the waveform of a violin?

I'm trying to plot the waveform for a violin on middle c, with harmonics included and all. I know that the overtones could vary for different types of violins, but is there sort of like a standard formula as to how the general waveform would look like? I've found lots of stuff on working out on harmonic series for specific fundamental frequencies, but there seems to be nothing that pertains specifically to the violin. How do I know what harmonics do typical violin sounds have? All comments are much appreciated. :)

How do you find the waveform of a violin?
Hook a microphone up to an audio-frequency oscilliscope, and turn the flash off your digital camera.


Set the camera up on a tripod and take a picture of the O-scope while playing that note as smoothly as you can. The result will be your ACTUAL waveform - not the result of a theoretical computation.
Reply:The waveform of a pure middle C note is a sine wave of frequency 278.4375 Hz. If you're using an o-scope, the waveform of middle C can look just like the waveform of middle A or any other note. A sine wave is a sine wave. What makes the sound of a violin unique are the harmonics and subtones blended with the basic note.
Reply:It is described in "on the sensation of tone" by Hermann Helmholtz. Its a sawtooth with varying amplitues for each pulse. The bow pulls the string a certain amount (the ramp), then lets go. Each time, the bow pulls the string a little bit longer or shorter, making a very rich sound.