Unit:
Κατεύθυνση Jazz μουσική και Αυτοσχεδιασμός με Νέες ΤεχνολογίεςLibrary of the School of Philosophy
Author:
Nikolopoulos Vassilis
Supervisors info:
Κα. Ανδρεοπούλου Αρετή
Επίκουρη καθηγήτρια Τ.Μ.Σ. , Τεχνολογίας Ήχου , Μουσικοπαιδαγωγικής και βυζαντινής Μουσικολογίας
Αναγνωστοπούλου Χριστίνα
Γεωργάκη Αναστασία
Original Title:
Επαυξημένο ηλεκτρικό μπάσο και εφαρμογές στον τζαζ αυτοσχεδιασμό
Translated title:
Augmented electric bass and applications in jazz improvasation
Summary:
The present thesis examines if and in what way an instrument like the electric bass can acquire, through technology, possibilities that will allow the performer to play with the least possible restrictions.
Some existing limitations of the electric bass have to do with raising and lowering the volume on a fixed note as well as the duration of the notes. Many of these limitations are described in Elias Brambles' book “The Quest for the Melodic Electric Bass”. These agree also with the opinion of the author which resulted from the yearly experience performing and experimenting with the instrument as well as conversation with other electric bass players.
On other instruments such as a violin or a saxophone, the performer has the ability to increase the volume after the note has been played, which is impossible on the electric bass. Also, in a bowed instrument or a wind instrument a note can be held for a long time, a possibility that in the electric bass is also impossible, since after a short attack, the sound of the bass will decrease until it stops. This happens quite quickly due to the natural frictions and resistances (air etc.) exerted on the string.
The current work investigates the use of external sensors that will control the duration and intensity of the note and other parameters (Breath Controller) in order to overcome the limitations of the electric bass. After an experimental setup, the work showcases how the design of the new instrument minimizes the limitations and provides more possibilities to a performer who is improvising a jazz solo or playing a jazz tune.
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Main subject category:
Fine arts - Entertainment
Keywords:
augmented , electric bass , jazz improvasation , solo
