Postgraduate Course: Physics-based Modelling of Musical Instruments (MUSI11048)
Course Outline
| School | Edinburgh College of Art |
College | College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences |
| Credit level (Normal year taken) | SCQF Level 11 (Postgraduate) |
Availability | Available to all students |
| SCQF Credits | 20 |
ECTS Credits | 10 |
| Summary | In this course students become acquainted with specific methods for digital simulation of sound-producing systems, using models that are based on physical laws and principles. Particular emphasis is laid on the computer simulation of musical instruments and other sound-producing systems, within the efficiency constraints and control demands of artistic, creative and commercial environments. |
| Course description |
various topics will be covered including (but not limited to):
audio reverberation and the image/source method
simple models of woodwind instruments
emulation of analog distortion
numerical integration techniques for oscillators
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Entry Requirements (not applicable to Visiting Students)
| Pre-requisites |
Students MUST have passed:
Postgraduate Musical Applications of Fourier Theory and Digital Signal Processing (MUSI11034) AND
Acoustics (MUSI11047)
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Co-requisites | |
| Prohibited Combinations | |
Other requirements | Postgraduates Only
"This course does not require any additional costs to be met by the student.
However, some students may prefer to own and use their own laptop computer for writing and other computer-based activities (Mac or Windows, according to personal preference, e.g., Macbook Air/Pro, Dell XPS) and wired closed back headphones (e.g., Audio-Technica M40x/M50x, Beyerdynamic DT770). However, this is not a compulsory requirement, and it is possible to complete the course without incurring such additional costs." |
Information for Visiting Students
| Pre-requisites | None |
| High Demand Course? |
Yes |
Course Delivery Information
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| Academic year 2025/26, Available to all students (SV1)
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Quota: 0 |
| Course Start |
Semester 2 |
Timetable |
Timetable |
| Learning and Teaching activities (Further Info) |
Please contact the School directly for a breakdown of Learning and Teaching Activities |
| Assessment (Further Info) |
Written Exam
0 %,
Coursework
100 %,
Practical Exam
0 %
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| Additional Information (Assessment) |
100%: programming assignments (six or seven) |
| Feedback |
Not entered |
| No Exam Information |
Learning Outcomes
On completion of this course, the student will be able to:
- Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of methods of digital simulation of acoustic systems.
- Identify, simplify and apply appropriate methods for discretisation of physics-based sound models in the context of specific technological constraints and artistic/creative demands.
- Carry out mathematical calculations and derivations associated with modelling and simulation of acoustic systems.
- Successfully implement a discrete-time computer model of a musical instrument or other sound source.
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Reading List
| Numerical Sound Synthesis: Finite Difference Schemes and Simulation in Musical Acoustics |
Additional Information
| Graduate Attributes and Skills |
Not entered |
| Additional Class Delivery Information |
JCMB Lecture Theatre A, Kings Buildings |
| Keywords | physical models,synthesis,audio signal processing |
Contacts
| Course organiser | Dr Stefan Bilbao
Tel: (0131 6)51 7043
Email: s.bilbao@ed.ac.uk |
Course secretary | Ms Ruth Lee
Tel:
Email: clee5@ed.ac.uk |
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