Document Type

Conference Proceeding

Publication Date

2011

Publication Title

Proceedings of the International Symposium on Performance Science, Toronto, Canada

ISBN

978-2-9601-3780-4

Abstract

The purpose of this investigation was to determine the validity and practicality of using a MIDI wind controller in instrumental performance research. Typical methodology for wind instrument performance research includes at least one expert judge repeatedly listening to randomized performances and scoring them for pitch and rhythmic accuracy. In addition to being very time-intensive, this process is subject to human error. Because MIDI wind controllers collect digital data, the scoring process for this data could become more accurate and faster. Specifically, this study examined correlations between performances of the same passages played by the same performers on a wind controller and played on a saxophone or clarinet, for pitch and rhythmic accuracy. Additional data analysis examined breath control (dynamics) on the wind controller.

Comments

© The Author 2011, Published by the AEC. Proceeding obtained from the Proceedings of the International Symposium on Performance Science.

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