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Undergraduate Course: Physics-based Modelling of Musical Instruments (MUSI10076)

Course Outline
School Edinburgh College of Art College College of Humanities and Social Science
Course type Standard Availability Available to all students
Credit level (Normal year taken) SCQF Level 10 (Year 3 Undergraduate) Credits 20
Home subject area Music Other subject area None
Course website None Taught in Gaelic? No
Course description This course is a continuation of Musical Applications of Fourier Theory and Digital Signal processing, with emphasis on practical (programming) based work in the Matlab programming language. The general goal is to achieve an understanding of sound producing algorithms based on physical principles.
Entry Requirements (not applicable to Visiting Students)
Pre-requisites Co-requisites
Prohibited Combinations Other requirements None
Additional Costs 0
Information for Visiting Students
Pre-requisites experience with the Matlab programming language
Mathematics through calculus, complex variables.
Displayed in Visiting Students Prospectus? No
Course Delivery Information
Delivery period: 2011/12 Semester 2, Available to all students (SV1) WebCT enabled:  Yes Quota:  None
Location Activity Description Weeks Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday
King's BuildingsLecture1-11 15:00 - 18:00
First Class First class information not currently available
No Exam Information
Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course it is intended that a student will be able to:
(1) demonstrate knowledge and understanding of methods of digital simulation of acoustic systems;
(2)identify, simplify and apply appropriate methods for discretisation of physics-based sound models in the context of specific technological constraints and artistic/creative demands;
(3) carry out mathematical calculations and derivations associated with modelling and simulation of acoustic systems;
(4) successfully implement a discrete-time computer model of a musical instrument or other sound source.
Assessment Information
project work, 100%
Special Arrangements
none
Additional Information
Academic description Not entered
Syllabus Topics to be covered include:

z transforms and simple FIR and IIR filter structures
image method reverberation

simple effects modeling (distortion, wah)

simple physical model structures for synthesis (such as, e.g., the

clarinet, or Karplus Strong string synthesis)

simple numerical integration strategies for oscillators

other topics as appropriate
Transferable skills programming
audio engineering
Reading list Course materials will be provided.

Study Abroad None
Study Pattern 3 hrs/week class time (including lectures, tutorials)
remainder to be spent on assignments
Keywords physical models, digital signal processing
Contacts
Course organiser Dr Stefan Bilbao
Tel: (0131 6)51 7043
Email: s.bilbao@ed.ac.uk
Course secretary Mr Brad Herbert
Tel: (0131 6)50 2422
Email: brad.herbert@ed.ac.uk
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