Striking movements: A survey of motion analysis of percussionists

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Abstract

Like all music performance, percussion playing requires high control over timing and sound properties. Specific to percussionists, however, is the need to adjust the movement to different instruments with varying physical properties and tactile feedback to the player. Furthermore, the well defined note onsets and short interaction times between player and instrument do not allow for much adjustment once a stroke is initiated. The paper surveys research that shows a close relationship between movement and sound production, and how playing conditions such as tempo and the rebound after impact affect the movements. Furthermore, I discuss differences in movement organization, and visual information from striking movements.
Original languageEnglish
JournalAcoustical Science and Technology
Volume32
Issue number5
Pages (from-to)168-173
ISSN1347-5177
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2011

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