The virtual bodhran – the vodhran

Mark Marshall, Matthias Rath, Breege Moynihan

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Abstract

This paper introduces a subtle interface, which evolved from the design of an alternative gestural controller in the development of a performance interface. The conceptual idea used is based on that of the traditional Bodhran instrument, an Irish frame drum. The design process was user-centered and involved professional Bodhran players and through prototyping and user-testing the resulting Vodhran emerged.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)NIME02-169-NIME02-170
JournalProceedings of the International Conference on New Interfaces for Musical Expression
Publication statusPublished - 2002
EventInternational conference on New Interfaces for Musical Expression, NIME 2002 - Dublin, Ireland
Duration: 24 May 200226 May 2002

Keywords

  • Gesture
  • Sound modeling
  • User-centered design
  • Virtual instrument

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