Investigating perceptual differences between two trumpets of the same model type.

Placido, Laetitia; Mamou-Mani, Adrien and Sharp, David (2011). Investigating perceptual differences between two trumpets of the same model type. Applied Acoustics, 72(12), pp. 907–914.

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Abstract

Two mass-produced trumpets of the same model type have been shown to exhibit significant acoustical differences due to the presence of a tiny leak in the bore of one of the two instruments. In this paper, psychophysical experiments are presented which demonstrate that these acoustical differences do not necessarily result in perceptible differences in the playing characteristics of the two trumpets. In particular, during a listening test, very few musicians discriminate successfully between sounds produced by each trumpet. Similarly, only a small number of trumpet players successfully distinguish between the instruments when subjected to a playing test, although those that do are shown to be able to provide distinct and consistent quality assessments for each one.

Item Type:	Journal Article
Copyright Holders:	2011 Elsevier Ltd.
ISSN:	0003-682X
Funders:	British Academy, Royal Academy of Engineering, Royal Society under the Newton International Fellowship scheme
Keywords:	musical instruments; trumpets; psychophysical testing; manufacturing consistency
Academic Unit/Department:	Mathematics, Computing and Technology Mathematics, Computing and Technology > Design, Development, Environment and Materials
Item ID:	29231
Depositing User:	David Sharp
Date Deposited:	10 Aug 2011 08:01
Last Modified:	12 Dec 2012 07:59
URI:	http://oro.open.ac.uk/id/eprint/29231

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