Abstract
In this paper we present the idea of ergonomic instruments: musical
devices that focus on minimising the learning curve of musicians by mapping
inherent musical actions to the creation of music. We situate ergonomic
instruments in the context of existing relevant work, and then discuss a new
methodology towards the development of musical instruments including
exploration of a musical goal which we call direct expression. Next, we offer
a prototype of an ergonomic instrument called the Ergonomic Electronic
Percussive Padboard (EEP Padboard) and include an exploratory evaluation with
ideas for further development.
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