ETDs

This collection includes most of the ASU Theses and Dissertations from 2011 to present. ASU Theses and Dissertations are available in downloadable PDF format; however, a small percentage of items are under embargo. Information about the dissertations/theses includes degree information, committee members, an abstract, supporting data or media.

In addition to the electronic theses found in the ASU Digital Repository, ASU Theses and Dissertations can be found in the ASU Library Catalog.

Dissertations and Theses granted by Arizona State University are archived and made available through a joint effort of the ASU Graduate College and the ASU Libraries. For more information or questions about this collection contact or visit the Digital Repository ETD Library Guide or contact the ASU Graduate College at gradformat@asu.edu.

Displaying 1 - 2 of 2
Filtering by

Clear all filters

190987-Thumbnail Image.png

Sound & Sight and Phase Music: Two Transdisciplinary Courses

Description
From the earliest operatic spectacles to the towering Coachella-esque stages that dominate today’s music industry, there are no shortage of successful examples of artists combining music and visual art. The advancement of technology has created greater potential for these combinations today. Music curriculums that wish to produce well-rounded graduates capable…

From the earliest operatic spectacles to the towering Coachella-esque stages that dominate today’s music industry, there are no shortage of successful examples of artists combining music and visual art. The advancement of technology has created greater potential for these combinations today. Music curriculums that wish to produce well-rounded graduates capable of realizing this potential need to adapt to teach how to incorporate technology in performances. This paper presents two new courses that integrate technology with performance: Sound & Sight: A Practical Approach to Audio-Visual Performances; and Phase Music: An Introduction to Design and Fabrication. In Sound & Sight, students will learn how to “storyboard” pieces of music, realize that vision through object-oriented programming in Processing, and synchronize audio and visual elements in live performance settings using Ableton Live and Max. In Phase Music, students will be introduced to Phase Music, learn how to use Ableton Live to perform one of Steve Reich’s phase pieces or compose and perform their own piece of phase music, and design and build a custom Musical Instrument Digital Interface (MIDI) controller using Arduino, Adobe Illustrator, and Max. The document includes complete fifteen-week lesson plans for each course, which detail learning objectives, assignments, use of class time, original video coding tutorials, and lecture notes.
ContributorsNguyen, Julian Tuan Anh (Author) / Swartz, Jonathan (Thesis advisor) / Thorn, Seth (Thesis advisor) / Navarro, Fernanda (Committee member) / Arizona State University (Publisher)
Created2023
193668-Thumbnail Image.png

The Snare Drums' "Flow" Using the "Flow" Patterns of Hip-Hop Artists to Create "Rap Rudiments"

Description
Within percussion pedagogy, rudiments serve as foundational components used to develop rhythmic and technical proficiency. While American, French, and Swiss rudimental drumming share common rudiments, there exist nuanced distinctions between these styles. Similarly, hip-hop rapper’s “flow” has evolved amid diverse regional, social, and emotional influences, shaping their rhythmic articulation. This…

Within percussion pedagogy, rudiments serve as foundational components used to develop rhythmic and technical proficiency. While American, French, and Swiss rudimental drumming share common rudiments, there exist nuanced distinctions between these styles. Similarly, hip-hop rapper’s “flow” has evolved amid diverse regional, social, and emotional influences, shaping their rhythmic articulation. This study centers on the “golden age” of hip-hop (1986-1996), aiming to identify recurring patterns of “flow” and potential confluences between percussive rudiments and how rappers’ structure their rhythmic and melodic language. The examination of “flow” represents a relatively recent discourse within music theory, attracting scholarly attention concerning analytical methodologies using computer programs and diverse analytical lenses. Notably, scholars specializing in this domain have laid foundational groundwork, offering comprehensive insights into the nuanced aspects of flow dynamics. Although there exists a substantial body of research on flow analysis, limited scholarly attention has explored the correlation between rap music and the percussive facets inherent in snare drum performance. This study elucidates the connection between the intricacies of hip-hop flow and rudimental snare drum playing, culminating in four snare drum etudes emulating the flow of specific artists and regions.
ContributorsBarsetti-Nerland, Danny (Author) / Compitello, Michael (Thesis advisor) / Navarro, Fernanda (Committee member) / Reymore, Lindsey (Committee member) / Arizona State University (Publisher)
Created2024