Music Instrument Modeling at McGill University
Gary Scavone - McGill University
Jan. 17, 2025, 2:30 p.m. - Jan. 17, 2025, 3:30 p.m.
ENGMD 280
Hosted by: Paul Kry
Research in the Computational Acoustic Modeling Laboratory in the Schulich School of Music can be roughly organized into three categories: 1. Physics-based modeling for sound synthesis and/or computer-aided instrument evaluation and design; 2. Measurements for the analysis of instrument behaviour or extraction of model parameters; and 3. Perceptual experiments to assess player discrimination or the importance of instrument features / qualities. After a quick general overview, three recent studies will be highlighted in this talk, including one focused on saxophone mouthpiece modeling, another on refined tuning of idiophone bars and a project to “resurrect” Stradivari’s Messiah violin.
Gary Scavone is a professor of music technology in the Schulich School of Music (SSM) of McGill University, where he has taught and directed the Computational Acoustic Modeling Laboratory since 2003. He is currently serving as Chair of the Music Research Department of the SSM. Dr. Scavone received PhD (1997) and MSc (1995) degrees (Music and Electrical Engineering) from Stanford University and BSc and BA (1988) degrees (Electrical Engineering and Music) from Syracuse University. From 1997-2003, he was Technical Director and Research Associate at the Center for Computer Research in Music and Acoustics at Stanford University. Dr. Scavone is a Fellow of the Acoustical Society of America. His music technology research includes acoustic modeling, analysis, and synthesis of musical systems and sound processing software development. He is also a saxophonist specializing in the performance of contemporary concert music.
