An Inclusive Musical Mechatronics Course

Carnegie, Dale A.; Zareei, Mo H.; Murphy, Jim W.; Watterson, Craig

doi:10.3991/ijep.v7i1.6641

Int. J. Eng. Ped.

2017

DOI: 10.3991/ijep.v7i1.6641

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An Inclusive Musical Mechatronics Course

Dale A. Carnegie¹,

Mo H. Zareei²,

Jim W. Murphy³

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Abstract: Abstract-This paper presents the design of a novel course in mechatronics, based on a project-based learning pedagogical philosophy that uses music as the theme to introduce to a diverse range of learners, the essential concepts of mechatronic practice. The course is designed at a post-graduate level and is targeted at international students who are likely to have a diverse range of background knowledge and potentially even a greater diversity in practical experience. The course builds upon our knowledge and c… Show more

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Designing Mechatronic Musical Instruments: The Guitar

2020

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Since the earliest times, humans have sought the ability to produce rhythms and tones using devices external to the human body. As technology developed, so too did the desire for this sound production to become automated. Initially peaking around the Industrial Revolution, traditional automated musical production devices went into a steep decline with the arrival of the phonograph. However, factors such as the ubiquitous acceptance of the microcontroller led to a resurgent interest in this field. This paper investigates the design considerations and development of the stringed chordophone and specifically the guitar. The challenge is to produce a mechatronic device capable of speedy and reliable note selection, string actuation, string damping and expressiveness. In the same manner that there is not one best way to play a guitar and no best guitar design, so too is there no ''best'' chordophone design. Rather, the competing factors of speed, precision, reliability, portability, expressiveness and timbral variation can be given different weightings and result in different designs. Therefore, rather than presenting a single chordophone development, this paper provides a multitude of design options providing an interested reader with the background and suggestions to create their own bespoke design. This paper concludes with the presentation of the authors' final design as an integration of the presented ideas and design techniques. We demonstrate that this chordophone introduces expressivity at a level not achieved before, is modular yet portable, is mechanically quiet and can play at a speed beyond that of even the best human player. INDEX TERMS Automated music production, mechatronic chordophone, mechatronic music.

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Survey of Hardware and Software Design Approaches for Mechatronic Chordophones

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Murphy

Carnegie

2019

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Mechatronic instruments can create complex sounds that computers and digital instruments have yet to offer. As a specific example, we explore mechatronic chordophones, which use strings as a sound generator and offer a wide array of parametric affordances. The purpose of this work is to review recent approaches for chordophone design and construction, and present current, state-of-the-art devices. We explore multiple mechatronic frames and their components, and we analyze the challenges of building and interacting with these machines. Finally, we review software and hardware approaches that have been implemented to enhance these instruments and to bridge technical and creative restrictions.

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An Inclusive Musical Mechatronics Course

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Designing Mechatronic Musical Instruments: The Guitar

Designing Mechatronic Musical Instruments: The Guitar

Survey of Hardware and Software Design Approaches for Mechatronic Chordophones

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