Essays about: "musical gestures"
Showing result 1 - 5 of 8 essays containing the words musical gestures.
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1. Being Present with the Sound of Shakuhachi : Finding Tools for Composing Through Improvisation by Using Non-linearity to Focus on Time and Timbre on the Shakuhachi
University essay from Kungl. Musikhögskolan/Institutionen för folkmusikAbstract : The main goal of this thesis was to develop tools and methods for creating new music for the Japanese bamboo flute shakuhachi. Shakuhachi is an end-blown bamboo flute, which has existed in Japan since the seventh century. READ MORE
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2. Towards a Richer Interaction Space with Gestural Interaction on Synthesizers
University essay from Malmö universitet/Institutionen för konst, kultur och kommunikation (K3)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
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3. Meaningless movement or essential expression : A study about gestures
University essay from Luleå tekniska universitet/Institutionen för ekonomi, teknik, konst och samhälleAbstract : 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
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4. Gaining the Upper Hand : An Investigation into Real-time Communication of the Vamp and Lead-In through Non-Expressive Gestures and Preparatory Beats with a focus on Opera and Musical Theatre
University essay from Luleå tekniska universitet/Institutionen för ekonomi, teknik, konst och samhälleAbstract : This thesis seeks to discuss conducting technique in relation to real-time communication of Vamp, Safety-Bars and Lead-Ins through left-hand gestures within the context of opera and musical theatre. The research aims to develop a codified set of gestures suitable for the left-hand. READ MORE
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5. From Sound to Score : A search for a post-genre compositional process
University essay from Luleå tekniska universitet/Institutionen för konst, kommunikation och lärandeAbstract : In this thesis, the author explored an alternative way of composing contemporary western art music, being inspired by thoughts regarding post-genre. The composition method incorporated the use of the Digital Audio Workstation (DAW) software Cubase. READ MORE