Piano Case, Keyboard, And Strings: Separation-Derived Musical Instruments In An Interactive Composition
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This paper proposes analysis as an effective technique for creating new instruments. Acoustic piano components such as the case, strings, and keyboard mechanism are defined as independent acoustic separation-derived musical instruments. Enhancement of the instruments via digital signal processing and synthesis is also discussed. Friction driven physical model of the string is used to complete the string separation-derived instrument. Expressive potential and characteristic sonorities of these instruments are exemplified in Three Movements for unprepared piano and electronics.
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