Piano Case, Keyboard, And Strings: Separation-Derived Musical Instruments In An Interactive Composition
Juraj Kojs · 2005
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. 1.