Harnessing ancillary microgestures in piano technique: implementing microgestural control in to an expressive keyboard-based hyper-instrument

Granieri, Niccolo and Dooley, James and Michailidis, Tychonas (2019) Harnessing ancillary microgestures in piano technique: implementing microgestural control in to an expressive keyboard-based hyper-instrument. Innovation in Music.

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Abstract

The chapter describes through the implementation of microgestural sound control, how performers can gain wide control over digital sound processing through their existing technique. By using radar millimeter waves to capture micromotions and microgestures, performers achieve high level of expression without the need to modify their instrument nor dev additional technique. This research builds upon existing instrumental technique and removes the steep learning curve typically found when performing digital or augmented musical instruments. We present a case study that enables pianist to retain and focus on technical control and musical freedom resulting in a less disruptive experience.

Item Type:	Article
Dates:	Date Event 15 January 2018 Accepted 15 May 2019 Published
Subjects:	CAH25 - design, and creative and performing arts > CAH25-02 - performing arts > CAH25-02-02 - music
Divisions:	Faculty of Arts, Design and Media > Royal Birmingham Conservatoire
Depositing User:	James Dooley
Date Deposited:	24 May 2018 09:45
Last Modified:	12 Jan 2022 16:54
URI:	https://www.open-access.bcu.ac.uk/id/eprint/5584

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