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View article: Physics-based playability maps for single-reed woodwind instruments
Physics-based playability maps for single-reed woodwind instruments Open
Musical instrument playability can be analyzed by visualizing a subspace defined by musicians' control parameters. This is common for bowed-string instruments in the form of Schelleng diagrams. Such diagrams can be populated either through…
View article: A method for the reproduction of cello bow kinematics using a robotic arm and motion capture
A method for the reproduction of cello bow kinematics using a robotic arm and motion capture Open
Numerous experimental and theoretical methods have focused on the bow–string interaction in bowed string instruments, including several artificial bowing setups. The current research aims to present an experimental approach to reproduce bo…
View article: Analyzing the single-reed excitation mechanism
Analyzing the single-reed excitation mechanism Open
The Reflections series takes a look back on historical articles from The Journal of the Acoustical Society of America that have had a significant impact on the science and practice of acoustics.
View article: User Evaluation of 3D-Printed Personalized Saxophone Mouthpieces
User Evaluation of 3D-Printed Personalized Saxophone Mouthpieces Open
Along with the skill set and the anatomy of the saxophonist, the design of the mouthpiece is a determining factor for the eventual performance of the instrument. Hence, the expectations and needs of saxophone mouthpieces are diverse and pe…
View article: Investigating the cello position, bow motion and cellist posture using motion capture
Investigating the cello position, bow motion and cellist posture using motion capture Open
Cello position and playing posture are of great importance in the cello learning process as well as for the players' technique. To gain more information on this topic, a study is conducted in which advanced cellists are recorded using opti…
View article: Towards 3D printed saxophone mouthpiece personalization: Acoustical analysis of design variations
Towards 3D printed saxophone mouthpiece personalization: Acoustical analysis of design variations Open
Saxophonists have different expectations from the saxophone mouthpiece, as it significantly affects the playability and the sound of the instrument. A mass personalization paradigm provides unique products to cater to their needs, using th…
View article: The influence of the vocal tract on the attack transients in clarinet playing
The influence of the vocal tract on the attack transients in clarinet playing Open
When playing single-reed woodwind instruments, players can modulate the spectral content of the airflow in their vocal tract, upstream of the vibrating reed. In an empirical study with professional clarinettists ( ), blowing pressure…
View article: Analysis of Tonguing and Blowing Actions During Clarinet Performance
Analysis of Tonguing and Blowing Actions During Clarinet Performance Open
Articulation on the clarinet is achieved by a combination of precise actions taking place inside the player's mouth. With the aim to analyse the effects of tonguing and blowing actions during playing, several physical variables are measure…
View article: An artificial blowing machine to investigate single-reed woodwind instruments under controlled articulation conditions
An artificial blowing machine to investigate single-reed woodwind instruments under controlled articulation conditions Open
Single-reed woodwind instruments have been traditionally used in marching bands, along with brass and percussion instruments. Their physical properties have been a subject of study since the last century. In order to be able to visualize t…
View article: Investigating vocal tract modifications during saxophone performance
Investigating vocal tract modifications during saxophone performance Open
Vocal tract resonances are used by single-reed woodwind players for tuning purposes, timbre modification and other musical effects. Using pressure or impedance measurements, the vocal tract influence on saxophone playing has been previousl…