Essays about: "Musical expression"

Showing result 6 - 10 of 24 essays containing the words Musical expression.

  1. 6. The Well Trained Algorithm : An exploration of the use of AI as a tool for musical expression

    University essay from Kungl. Musikhögskolan/Institutionen för komposition, dirigering och musikteori

    Author : Muiredach O'Riain; [2023]
    Keywords : Artificial Intelligence; AI; Machine Learning; ML; Generative Music; J. S. Bach; LaMonte Young; The Well Tempered Clavier; The Well Tuned Piano; Tuning System; Instrumentisation;

    Abstract : The Well Trained Algorithm is a composition that challenges prevailing conceptions of the use of AI tools in music through the reconceptualising of JukeBox, a generative AI model for music, as an instrument in its own right. Here, I am coining the term ‘instrumentisation’ to describe a methodology for applying the qualities and associations of a musical instrument to a traditionally non-musical object. READ MORE

  3. 7. The Mind in Focus: The effects of various concentration strategies on musical performance

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Musikhögskolan i Malmö

    Author : Sheridan Spangler; [2023]
    Keywords : mental training; concentration; focus strategies; mental skills; musical performance; Performing Arts;

    Abstract : This paper investigates the efficacy of using various concentration strategies during musical performance in order to redirect the mind away from distracting thoughts and back to the present moment. I have recorded myself playing three different musical passages with four different mental focuses: physical sensations, technique, mental imagery, and internal singing. READ MORE

  4. 8. Intervallic Semiosis: an Exploration of Valence and Pitch

    University essay from Linnéuniversitetet/Institutionen för psykologi (PSY)

    Author : Johan Wåhlander; Viktor Billberg; [2023]
    Keywords : music; affect; valence; arousal; constructionism; emotion; intervallic semiosis; musik; affekt; valens; aktivitet; konstruktionism; emotion; känslor; intervallisk semiosis;

    Abstract : A map of connections between musical features and musical expression have been much sought-after. Unveiling a system behind the musical expression humans achieve and perceive intuitively could benefit a range of human activities including musical composition, therapy, and computer science. READ MORE

  5. 9. Towards a Richer Interaction Space with Gestural Interaction on Synthesizers

    University essay from Malmö universitet/Institutionen för konst, kultur och kommunikation (K3)

    Author : Anton Sjöö; [2022]
    Keywords : Gestural interaction; Kinaesthetic interaction; sound; synthesizer; musical interaction design;

    Abstract : The synthesizer is a highly complex artefact. It is frequently employed in the music industry and renowned for its varied sound qualities. It employs rudimentary components such as buttons and knobs and is thus not equally renowned for its rich interactive possibilities. READ MORE

  6. 10. Meaningless movement or essential expression : A study about gestures

    University essay from Luleå tekniska universitet/Institutionen för ekonomi, teknik, konst och samhälle

    Author : Stina Bohlin; [2021]
    Keywords : Gestures; expression; clarinet;

    Abstract : The thesis investigates how body movements influence a musical performance, with the aim to reach a more expressive performance by an increased awareness of gestures. In the study, three versions of the same clarinet piece were recorded on video; one with me, one with my clarinet teacher and one with a fellow clarinet student. READ MORE