Composition using Spectral Techniques

Composition using Spectral Techniques.

Composition using Spectral Techniques.

GISELA PATERNO SHARES HER COMPOSITION BASED ON SOUND GESTURES THROUGH SPECTRAL TECHNIQUES.

https://www.piano-composer-teacher-london.co.uk/single-post/Analysis-of-a-composition-based-on-three-sound-gestures-through-spectral-techniques

The picture above refers to one of the parts of this great composition by Gisela Paterno. My colleague, Head piano and composition teacher, shares with WKMT and followers her piece using the spectral technique. Which she uses as an example to explain this process and how works.

A composition based on three different planes:

- The first generator plane or layer are three contrasting articulations on the note C2 (fourth Open string) of the violoncello.

- The second is a plane (or layer) that is based on different timbral processes on ideas displayed in the violoncello, so that the TAPE (Live Electronics) can offer a more microscopic view of the acoustic sound, fragmenting it into its spectral composition.

- The third and last plane is the result of the analysis of the harmonics of the sound of the violoncello, quantified to be interpreted by acoustic instruments through a free orchestration according to the presented ensemble:

Violin

Cello

Electric Guitar with a Pedalboard (Digitech RP-6)

Piano

Flute

Alto Sax

Double Bass

You can now read the full article and know how the process follows. Go to the link aforementioned and enjoy a very well-entertaining article fully about a composition.