| A pilot study on the efficacy of line-of-sight gestural compensation while conducting music. | |
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PMID: 20499572 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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Music ensemble playing relies heavily on a conductor's gestural cues. Visibility of those cues varies within the ensemble, so conductors typically use compensation strategies selectively to improve the clarity of their gestures for different players. Currently, there are no quantitative studies evaluating the efficacy of such compensatory strategies. The present pilot study examined the effectiveness of one typical strategy, namely, twisting or turning to address different sections of an ensemble. The method used three-dimensional motion capture and biomechanical modeling to quantify line-of-sight visibility of the conductor from the viewpoint of ensemble players. Results established a visually advantaged quadrant within the ensemble. They further showed that optimizing visual communication may require less turning than commonly believed. |
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Authors:
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Peter Visentin; Thomas Staples; Edwin B Wasiak; Gongbing Shan |
Publication Detail:
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Type: Journal Article; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Perceptual and motor skills Volume: 110 ISSN: 0031-5125 ISO Abbreviation: Percept Mot Skills Publication Date: 2010 Apr |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2010-05-26 Completed Date: 2010-06-16 Revised Date: - |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 0401131 Medline TA: Percept Mot Skills Country: United States |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 647-53 Citation Subset: IM |
Affiliation:
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Department of Music, University of Lethbridge, Lethbridge, Alberta, Canada. |
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Biomechanics Computer Simulation Cues* Gestures* Humans Imaging, Three-Dimensional Motion Perception* Music* Nonverbal Communication* Orientation* Visual Perception* |
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