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J. Phys. IV France
Volume 02, Numéro C1, Avril 1992
Deuxième Congrès Français d'Acoustique / Second French Conference on Acoustics
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| Page(s) | C1-93 - C1-96 | |
| DOI | https://doi.org/10.1051/jp4:1992116 | |
J. Phys. IV France 02 (1992) C1-93-C1-96
DOI: 10.1051/jp4:1992116
A PRELIMINARY STUDY ON THE INFLUENCE OF ROOM ACOUSTICS ON PIANO PERFORMANCE
S. BOLZINGER and J.C. RISSETLaboratoire de Mécanique et d'Acoustique, C.N.R.S. - L.M.A., 31 chemin Joseph Aiguier, F-13402 Marseille cedex 09, France
Abstract
This is a preliminary study trying to describe the influence of room acoustics on piano performance. Professional pianists were asked to play the same piece in different acoustic conditions. Objective data on musical events were obtained, thanks to the Yamaha Disklavier, an acoustic piano with MIDI input and output. A statistical analysis, updated in real time, has yielded numeric results describing each performance. A preliminary analysis of the differences induced by changes in the acoustics shows which aspects of the performance are affected, and establishes the sensitivity of the produced sound intensity to the acoustic absorption in the room. Further analysis gives more details and allow to propose a model for the phenomenon.
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