Flying Multi-tonal Zither, development of a new interface for musical expression
Author
González Pérez, Marco
Term
3. Term
Education
Publication year
2020
Submitted on
2020-12-18
Pages
64
Abstract
Since the MIDI standard and early synthesizers, most digital musical instruments have been keyboard-based. MIDI is a common way for electronic instruments to communicate. This made it easy for keyboard players to make music with just a MIDI keyboard and a computer, but it often assumes the Western 12-note system, which can limit musical expression. This thesis presents the design of a new digital instrument that aims to feel as expressive as string instruments (using techniques like vibrato, slides, and picking) while keeping the flexible controls found in keyboard synthesizers. The project also explores how different tuning systems and scales from various musical cultures, including equal temperament (12-note system), polychromatic scales, and microtonal scales (with notes between standard piano keys), can be combined in a single device to create a flexible and versatile instrument.
Siden MIDI-standarden og de første synthesizere har de fleste digitale musikinstrumenter været tastaturbaserede. MIDI er en standard, der lader elektroniske instrumenter kommunikere. Denne tilgang har gjort det let for keyboardspillere at lave musik med blot et MIDI-keyboard og en computer, men bygger ofte på det vestlige 12-tone-system, hvilket kan begrænse den musikalske udfoldelse. Dette speciale præsenterer designet af et nyt digitalt instrument, der sigter mod at være lige så udtryksfuldt som strenginstrumenter (med teknikker som vibrato, slides og picking), samtidig med at det bevarer de fleksible kontroller, man kender fra keyboard-synthesizere. Projektet undersøger også, hvordan forskellige stemninger og skalaer fra flere musikalske kulturer, herunder ligesvævende stemning (12 toner), polykromatiske skalaer og mikrotonale skalaer (med toner mellem de almindelige klavertrin), kan forenes i én enhed for at skabe et fleksibelt og alsidigt instrument.
[This apstract has been rewritten with the help of AI based on the project's original abstract]