A method of calculating an autocorrelation function with extremely narrow peaks is described. This is done by including terms in the autocorrelation expression corresponding to delays at 2 tau, 3 tau, etc., in addition to the usual term with delay tau. Implications in the frequency domain are explored. Graphs of this autocorrelation function for a number of violin sound samples, including a two...

This is a follow up of a study of Fant, Hertegård and Kruckenberg (1966). Data from simultaneous recordings of sub-and supraglottal pressures and the speech wave have been processed with the view of contributing to the theory of voice production, in specific intensity functions, and to suggest interpretations of observed gross features and fine structure of sub-and supraglottal pressure contour...

We describe techniques for sound synthesis of the ud and the Renaissance lute using the physical modeling approach. In the present model, novel methods have been used for the design of the loop filters, as well as for the implementation of the glissando effect. With its realistic synthetic sounds, our system can provide new tools and a test-bed platform for researchers, educators and composers ...

Understanding the gap between a musical score and a real performance of that score is still a challenging problem. To tackle this broad problem, researchers focus on specific instruments and/or musical styles. Hence, our research is focused on the study of classical guitar and aims at designing a system able to model the use of the expressive resources of that instrument. Thus, one of the first...

FutureGrab is a new wearable musical instrument for live performance that is highly intuitive while still generating an interesting sound by subtractive synthesis. Its sound effects resemble the human vowel pronunciation, which were mapped to hand gestures that are similar to the mouth shape of human to pronounce corresponding vowel. FutureGrab also provides all necessary features for a lead mu...