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The Pianist's Gestures

Reference

6468

Duration

00:07:02

Production year

2018

Versions

Original material

HD
16/9
Color
Sound

Director(s)

Pascal VARAMBON

Summary

Most professional pianists believe that their unique way of playing—posture, fine hand movements—defines a specific piano sound. A team of researchers and professional piano players are testing this hypothesis using special microphones and an array of motion capture sensors.

Editor(s) in chief

CNRS Institute(s)

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